Hydrocarbon synthesis process and production of synthesis gas

Patent · Tue Aug 18 04:00:00 EDT 1953

OSTI ID:7010587

Benedict, M; Faatz, Jr, A C; Woebeke, H N

This patent describes a process for the generation of carbon monoxide and hydrogen from coal wherein coal is reacted with oxygen and steam to produce a gas stream rich in carbon monoxide and hydrogen and containing carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons. The improvement consists of separating carbon dioxide from said gas stream and thereafter converting the hydrocarbons to additional carbon monoxide and hydrogen. This occurs by reacting said hydrocarbons in admixture with said carbon monoxide and hydrogen in said gas stream with substantially pure oxygen in an amount sufficient only for reaction with said hydrocarbons. This takes place at a temperature within the range of from about 2000/sup 0/ to about 2500/sup 0/F and a pressure above about 20 atmospheres in an unpacked reaction zone and in the absence of a catalyst to produce carbon monoxide and hydrogen substantially free from hydrocarbons and carbon dioxide.

• Assignee: Hydrocarbon Research, Inc., New York, NY
• Patent Number(s): US 2649468
• OSTI ID: 7010587
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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