Fluid catalytic cracking of oxygenated compounds
Granted 6 Mar 2012 · 2 office actions
Current assignee: MARD, INC. · originally KiOR Inc.
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Inventors: Paul O'Connor, George W. Huber, Avelino Corma Camos, Laurent Louis Sauvanaud · Examiner: Brian McCaig
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A process is disclosed for fluid catalytic cracking of oxygenated hydrocarbon compounds such as glycerol and bio-oil. In the process the oxygenated hydrocarbon compounds are contacted with a fluid cracking catalyst material for a period of less than 3 seconds. In a preferred process a crude-oil derived material, such as VGO, is also contacted with the catalyst.
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| Type | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| related publication | US 20100222620 A1 | 2 Sep 2010 |
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