System and process for upgrading hydrocarbons

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9114984
APP PUB NO 20130341244A1
SERIAL NO

13532540

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In one embodiment, a system for upgrading a hydrocarbon material may include a black wax upgrade subsystem and a molten salt gasification (MSG) subsystem. The black wax upgrade subsystem and the MSG subsystem may be located within a common pressure boundary, such as within a pressure vessel. Gaseous materials produced by the MSG subsystem may be used in the process carried out within the black wax upgrade subsystem. For example, hydrogen may pass through a gaseous transfer interface to interact with black wax feed material to hydrogenate such material during a cracking process. In one embodiment, the gaseous transfer interface may include one or more openings in a tube or conduit which is carrying the black wax material. A pressure differential may control the flow of hydrogen within the tube or conduit. Related methods are also disclosed.

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BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE LLCP O BOX 1625 MS 3899 IDAHO FALLS ID 83415

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Bingham, Dennis N Idhao Falls, US 39 698
Klingler, Kerry M Idaho Falls, US 28 354
Smith, Joseph D Owasso, US 20 345
Turner, Terry D Idaho Falls, US 36 695
Wilding, Bruce M Idaho Falls, US 44 752

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