Method and apparatus for producing a reaction product using a heated reactor
Patent Information
- Application Number
- ZA202607262
- Authority / Receiving Office
- ZA · ZA
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-02-23
- Filing Date
- 2026-07-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing steam cracking technologies face challenges in efficiently integrating heat from electrically heated furnaces without a convection zone, leading to imbalances in heat availability and requirements, and result in inefficiencies and potential fouling due to poor heat transfer coefficients.
A method and apparatus using a heat carrier medium in a cycle with a cycle compressor to transfer heat from reactor effluent to a heat sink, employing dense gas or supercritical phase media to enhance heat transfer, and incorporating features like impingement cooling and turbulence promotion to manage high temperatures and prevent fouling.
This approach enables effective heat transfer from reactor effluent to heat sinks, reducing fouling risks and improving energy efficiency by utilizing compression heat, allowing for efficient preheating and vaporization of hydrocarbon feeds, while minimizing transformer losses and ensuring safe operation.