18063154. METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PROCESSING HYDROCARBONS TO PRODUCE LIGHT OLEFINS simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
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METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PROCESSING HYDROCARBONS TO PRODUCE LIGHT OLEFINS
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Inventor(s)
Khalid Ali Almajnouni of Dhahran (SA)
Jorge Gascon Sabate of Thuwal (SA)
Shatha Ali Alabbad of Dhahran (SA)
METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PROCESSING HYDROCARBONS TO PRODUCE LIGHT OLEFINS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18063154 titled 'METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PROCESSING HYDROCARBONS TO PRODUCE LIGHT OLEFINS
The patent application describes a method for producing light olefins from hydrocarbons by passing a hydrocarbon feed stream into a reactor along with co-feeds of steam, a recycle stream, or oxygenates. The reactor is divided into an upper portion defining an upper reaction zone and a lower portion defining a lower reaction zone. Catalyst moves downward through the reactor while the hydrocarbon feed stream moves upward, resulting in a counter-current orientation that facilitates cracking of the hydrocarbon feed stream to produce a hydrocarbon product stream.
- The method involves passing a hydrocarbon feed stream into a reactor along with co-feeds of steam, a recycle stream, or oxygenates.
- The reactor is divided into upper and lower portions, creating an upper reaction zone and a lower reaction zone.
- Catalyst moves downward through the reactor while the hydrocarbon feed stream moves upward, allowing for a counter-current orientation.
- Contact between the catalyst and the hydrocarbon feed stream leads to cracking of the hydrocarbons and the formation of a hydrocarbon product stream.
Potential Applications: - Production of light olefins for various industrial processes - Petrochemical industry for the manufacturing of plastics and synthetic materials
Problems Solved: - Efficient production of light olefins from hydrocarbons - Optimization of reactor design for improved cracking of hydrocarbons
Benefits: - Increased yield of light olefins - Enhanced efficiency in the production process - Reduced energy consumption
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Method for Light Olefins Production from Hydrocarbons" This technology can be utilized in petrochemical plants, refineries, and chemical manufacturing facilities for the production of light olefins used in various industrial processes. The market implications include improved production efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the manufacturing of plastics and synthetic materials.
Prior Art: Further research can be conducted on similar methods for producing light olefins from hydrocarbons, such as different reactor designs and catalyst compositions.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in catalyst technology and reactor design for the production of light olefins from hydrocarbons.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the counter-current orientation in the reactor contribute to the efficiency of light olefins production? 2. What are the potential environmental impacts of this method compared to traditional processes?
Original Abstract Submitted
Light olefins may be produced from hydrocarbons by a method including passing a hydrocarbon feed stream into one or more feed inlets of a reactor, with one or more co-feeds of steam, a recycle stream or oxygenates. The reactor may include an upper reactor portion defining an upper reaction zone and a lower reactor portion defining a lower reaction zone. The catalyst may move in a generally downward direction through the upper reactor portion and the lower reactor portion, and the hydrocarbon feed stream may move in a generally upward direction through the lower reactor portion and upper reactor portion such that the hydrocarbon feed stream and the catalyst move with a counter-current orientation. Contacting the catalyst with the hydrocarbon feed stream may crack one or more components of the hydrocarbon feed stream and form a hydrocarbon product stream.
