US3738940A
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Method of operating a burner for the partial oxidation of hydrocarbons to synthesis gas
Assignee: Texaco Development Corp
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Filing: 1970-01-26
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Granted: 1973-06-12
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Expires: 1990-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A MIXTURE OF HYDROCARBON FUEL AND STREAM IS INTRODUCED INTO THE REACTION ZONE OF A SYNTHESIS GAS GENERATOR BY WAY OF THE ANNULUS OF AN ANNULAR BURNER. SIMULTANEOUSLY, A MIXTURE OF OXYGEN AND STEAM IN THE AMOUNT OF ABOUT 0.5 TO 5.5 WEIGHT PERCENT STEAM (BASIS OXYGEN) IS INTRODUCED INTO SAID REACTION ZONE THROUGH THE CONCENTRIC INNER CONDUIT OF THE BURNER. THEN, BY PARTIAL OXIDATION OF THE HYDROCARBON FUEL IN THE REACTION ZONE SYNTHESIS GAS, I.E. A MIXTURE COMPRISING CARBON MONOXIDE AND HYDROGEN, IS PRODUCED.
Inventors
- 👤 W Auer
- 👤 K Buschmann
- 👤 H Hauser
- 👤 W Knobloch
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2026-10-28 22:47
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10J; C10J3/00; C10J3/46; C10J3/463; C01; C01B; C01B3/00; C01B3/02; C01B3/32; C01B3/34; C01B3/36; C01B3/363; C10J2300/00; C10J2300/09; C10J2300/0913; C10J2300/12; C10J2300/1223; C10J2300/16; C10J2300/164; C10J2300/18; C10J2300/1846
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-11 | 1976-12-11 | 1977-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-11 | 1980-12-11 | 1981-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-11 | 1984-12-11 | 1985-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |