Conversion of methane to higher hydrocarbon

Abstract

The present invention provides a process for the manufacture of acetylene and other higher hydrocarbons from methane feed using a reverse-flow reactor system, wherein the reactor system includes (i) a first reactor and (ii) a second reactor, the first and second reactors oriented in a series relationship with respect to each other, the process comprising supplying each of first and second reactant through separate channels in the first reactor bed of a reverse-flow reactor such that both of the first and second reactants serve to quench the first reactor bed, without the first and second reactants substantially reacting with each other until reaching the core of the reactor system.

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[0001] Relationship to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 753,961, filed December 23, 2005, and entitled "Controlled Combustion for Regenerative Reactors," filed December 15, 2006 Interest in related U.S. Non-Provisional Application No. (serial number not yet assigned), as assignee Family No. P2005J047-US2. technical field [0003] The present invention relates to a method for preparing acetylene from methane. The invention still further relates to regeneration reactors. More particularly, the present invention relates to an improved process and apparatus for the production of acetylene from a methane feedstock by a unique and thermally efficient method of controlling combustion for thermal regeneration of a countercurrent regenerative reactor. Background technique [0004] Acetylene (acetylene or ethyne, HC≡CH) has long been recognized as one of the few compounds that can be directly pre...

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Problems solved by technology

Detours some of the feedstock around the regeneration system on the reactor, which reduces the potential efficiency of the reactor system and can result in an enlarged heat field and an excessively long feedstock shift reaction

[0019] All of these prior art disclosed processes, methods and devices are not suitable for continuous efficient operation at the necessary high temperatures due to the complexity and thermal aging of the equipment

Also, known methods do not reliably provide methods and means for continuously controlling the location and dissipation of heat generation, which results in hot spots, unwanted heat movement, and / or inefficient processes

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