Process for the conversion of a flow containing hydrocarbons by partial oxidation

摘要

Air is distilled in a single column (8) installed on a boat, and from here an oxygen-enriched liquid flow is drawn-off. This flow is pressurized by a pump (9) and vaporized by heat exchange with air or nitrogen. The oxygen (105) is used for the partial oxidation of a flow (101) containing hydrocarbons, for example natural gas.