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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2005
Larry L. Iaccino, Seabrook, TX (US);
Elizabeth L. Stavens, Seabrook, TX (US);
Matthew J. Vincent, Baytown, TX (US);
Larry L. Iaccino, Seabrook, TX (US);
Elizabeth L. Stavens, Seabrook, TX (US);
Matthew J. Vincent, Baytown, TX (US);
ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
In a process for converting methane to liquid hydrocarbons, a feed containing methane is contacted with 0 dehydrocyclization catalyst under conditions effective to convert said methane to aromatic hydrocarbons, including benzene and/or naphthalene, and produce a first effluent stream comprising hydrogen and 0t least 5 wt % m>35 aromatic hydrocarbons than said feed. At least part the aromatic hydrocarbons from the first effluent stream is then reacted with hydrogen to produce a second effluent stream having a reduced benzene and/or naphthalene content compared with said first effluent stream.