Title of Invention

"A PROCESS FOR PREPARING NATURAL GAS"

Abstract The present invention relates to a process for preparing of natural gas by mixing sodium lauryl sulfate with dilute hydro-choric acid in a ratio in the range of 1 to 5 % w/v, in the presence of aluminum and copper ions; filtering the sodium chloride and mixing the water in reaction product produced in step (a) to obtain sodium lauryl alcohol, separating the sodium lauryl alcohol from sulfuric acid and adding IIX (wherein X=CI, Br, F and I) in presence of red phosphorous, heating the reaction mixture of step (c) in the range of 300 to 400°C, in presence of alumina in order to obtain mixture of methane, ethane, propane and butane.
Full Text FIELD OF THE INEVNTION
The present invention relates to the preparation of natural gas. More particularly, the present invention relates to the preparation of methane enriched natural gas from detergent powder.
BACKGROUND AND THE PRIOR ART OF THE INVENTION
Natural gas, in itself, is colorless, shapeless, and odorless in its pure form. However, natural gas is combustible, and when burned it gives off a great deal of energy. Unlike other fossil fuels, however, natural gas is clean burning and emits lower levels of potentially harmful byproducts into the air. We require energy constantly, to heat our homes, cook our food, and generate our electricity. It is this need for energy that has elevated natural gas to such a level of importance in our society, and in our lives.
Natural gas is a combustible mixture of hydrocarbon gases. While natural gas is formed primarily of methane, it can also include ethane, propane, butane and pentane. The composition of natural gas can vary widely, but below is a chart outlining the typical makeup of natural gas before it is refined. It is used in the form of a fuel, lamp black, hydrogen, and gasoline and in the formation of other organic substances.(Figure Removed)
Natural gas is a fossil fuel. Like oil and coal, this means that it is, essentially, the remains of plants and animals and microorganisms that lived millions and millions of years ago. There are many different theories as to the origins of fossil fuels. The most widely accepted theory says that fossil fuels are formed when organic matter (such as the remains of a plant or animal) is compressed under the earth, at very high pressure for a very long time. This is referred to as thermogenic methane.
Similar to the formation of oil, thermogenic methane is
formed from organic particles that are covered in mud and other sediment. Over time, more and more sediment and mud and other debris are piled on top of the organic matter. This sediment and debris puts a great deal of pressure on the organic matter, which compresses it. This compression, combined with high temperatures found deep underneath the earth, break down the carbon bonds in the organic matter. As one gets deeper and deeper under the earths crust, the temperature gets higher and higher.
At low temperatures (shallower deposits), more oil is produced relative to natural gas. At higher temperatures, however, more natural gas is created, as opposed to oil. That is why natural gas is usually associated with oil in deposits that are 1 to 2 miles below the earth's crust. Deeper deposits, very far underground, usually contain primarily natural gas, and in many cases, pure methane.
Natural gas can also be formed through the transformation of organic matter by tiny microorganisms. This type of methane is referred to as biogenic methane. Methanogens, tiny methane producing microorganisms, chemically break down organic matter to produce methane. These microorganisms are commonly found in areas near the surface of the earth that are void of oxygen. These microorganisms also live in the intestines of most animals, including humans. Formation of methane in this manner usually takes place close to the surface of the earth, and the methane produced is usually lost into the atmosphere. In certain circumstances, however, this methane can be trapped underground, recoverable as natural gas. An example of biogenic methane is landfill gas. Waste-containing landfills produce a relatively large amount of natural gas, from the decomposition of the waste materials that they contain. New technologies are allowing this gas to be harvested and used to add to the supply of natural gas.
A third way in which methane (and natural gas) may be formed is through a biogenic process. Extremely deep under the earth's crust, there exist hydrogen-rich gases and carbon molecules. As these gases gradually rise towards the surface of the earth, they may interact with minerals that also exist underground, in the absence of oxygen.
This interaction may result in a reaction, forming elements and compounds that are found in the atmosphere (including nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon, and water). If these gases are under very high pressure as they move towards the surface of the earth, they are likely to form methane deposits, similar to thermogenic methane.
Cooling natural gas to about -260°F at normal pressure results in the condensation of the gas into liquid form, known as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). LNG can be very useful, particularly for the 'transportation of natural gas, since LNG takes up about one six hundredth the volume of gaseous natural gas. Because it is easy to transport, LNG can serve to make economical those stranded natural gas deposits for which the construction of pipelines is uneconomical. LNG, when vaporized to gaseous form, will only burn in concentrations of between 5 and 15 percent mixed with air. In addition, LNG, or any vapor associated with LNG, will not explode in an unconfined environment. Thus, in the unlikely event of an LNG spill, the natural gas has little chance of igniting an explosion. Liquefaction also has the advantage of removing oxygen, carbon dioxide, sulfur, and water from the natural gas, resulting in LNG that is almost pure methane.
The increased use of LNG is allowing for the production and marketing of natural gas deposits that were previously economically unrecoverable, it is expected that LNG imports will provide a steady, dependable source of natural gas for consumption.
As it is known that while natural gas is produced with the mineral oils, the cost of production of natural gas is very high in international market.
OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION:
The primary objective of the present invention in to produce natural gas contains
more amount of methane than the natural gas obtained from the oil.
Yet another objective of the present invention is to produce liquefied fuel gas
which is more cost-efficient than the natural gas obtained from oil.
The another objective of the present invention is to produce the natural gas
without the use of mineral oil, so that the production cost gas of get lower.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a process lor preparing of natural gas which enriched in methane. The present process uses detergent as source of sodium lauryl sulfate, which is normally available in the market at very low cost The process comprissing the step of miring sodium lauryl sulfate with dilute hydro-choric acid, in the presence of alunium and copper ions, in order to obtain mixture of methane, ethane, propane and butane. The produced gas is enriched with methane and is colorless and odnrless. The whole processes no dot produce my waste material, toys it is a eco friendly. Thus produced gas can be liquefied by conventionally known method
DETAIL DESCRIPTlON OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, the present invention relates to a process for preparing natural gas the steps of:
a) mixing sodium lauryl sulfate with dilute hydro-choric acid, in the
presence of aluminum and copper ions in a rartio m the range of I to 5

%w/v,
b) filtering the sodium chloride and mixing the water in reaction product
produced in step (a) to obtain sodium lauryl alcohol,
c) separating the sodium lauryl alcohol from sulfuric acid and adding HX
(whereinX= Cl, Br, F and I) in presence of red phosphorous,
d) Heating the reaction mixture of step (c) in the range of 300 to 400°C, in presence of alumina in order to obtain mixture of methane, ethane, propane and butane.
Yet another embodiment of the present invention, wherein in step (a), the hydrochloric acid concentration is 40 to 80% N.
Yet another embodiment of the present invention, wherein in step (c), aluminum and copper is in the range of 1 to 5 % by weight-Yet another embodiment of the present invention, wherein in step (c), thus produced natural gas is odorless, tasteless.
Yet another embodiment of the present invention, wherein in step (c), thus produced gas having methane up to 98 % of composition.
The natural gas comprise sodium lauryl sulfate C12 H25 OSO3 Na, as a main constituent for producing natural gas is the present invention. The sodium lauryl sulfate is available in die market as detergent powder. It mainly uses Minna detergent powder. This detergent contains HO in 1:2 ratio with Aluminum and Copper ion, which are heated to boiling temperature 100%. The catalyst consist Feme ion. It contains 40 - 16% HCL Various petroleum products are obtained through the cracking process such - CH4 C2 H6, C3 H3, C+H,0 and iso-butane which is also known as natural gas. On heating it in me presence of air, it burns and produces natural gas by this method.
(Formula Removed)C12 H26 breaks in to CH4, C2H6, C3H8, C4 H1O which is known as Natural Gas and it burns in presence of air.
EXAMPLES
The present invention is substantially described herewith reference to the following examples, wherein process of preparing the natural gas from detergent composition are explained. However, it should not be construed to limit the scope of invention. The following examples for given below to illustrate the invention.
Example: 1
Preparation: Firstly, mixing 50 gm detergent and 50ml HC1 in a beaker, which react with each other and produce sodium chloride and lauryl acid? The sodium chloride is filtered by filter paper without beating. This process is carried out at room temperature. Filtering the mixture, mixing water in the lauryl acid, which forming sulfuric acid (H2SO4) as a by product and lauryl alcohol. Separating the sodium lauryl alcohol from sulfuric acid and adding in the mixture HCL in presence of red phosphorus. The said process generate a simple hydrocarbon chain, heating the same at a temperature at 300°C in presence of alumina, for cracking the said hydro carbon chain in mixture of methane ethane propane butane etc. The yield of methane in a gas thus produced is 96%. The said process is carried out in the presence of 5mg catalyst
alumina (Al2O3), which helps to make the said process fast and lower temperature.
Example 2: The process described in example 1, is repeated with following changes
1. weight of detergent=20gm
2. weight of Hcl -28ml
3. weight of cataryst=5mg
4. temperature for cracking 360°C
Methane content is up to 65% with blue flame. The gas is tasteless and odorless.
Example 3
1. weight of detergent=22gm
2. weight of HCl=50ml
3. weight of catalyst=4mg
4. Temperature for cracking 330°C
Methane content is up to 75% with blue flame. The gas is tasteless and odorless. Example 4
1. Weight of detergent=24gm
2. Weight of HCl=50ml
3. Weight of catalyst=4mg
4. Temperature for cracking 310°C
Methane content is up to 95% with blue flame. The gas is tasteless and odorless. Example 5
1. Weight of detergent=20gm
2. Weight of Hcl =52ml
3. Weight of catalyst=4mg
4 Temperature for cracking 370°C
Methane content is up to 90% with blue flame. The gas is tasteless and odorless. Example 6
1. Weight of detergent=50gm
2. Weight of HCl=70ml
3. Weight of catalyst=4mg
4. Temperature for cracking 310°C
Methane content is up to 98% with blue flame. The gas is tasteless and odorless.
APPLICATIONS
1. The natural gas produced in the present process can be filled in the
cylinders for use in cooking.
2. It is used in the form of fuels in various vehicles.
3. It is used in the formation of preparation of ink, tyres and clothes in the
form of carbon black.
4. It is used as LNG, PNG and CNG for various purposes.
ADVANTAGES
1. This gas is a mixture of CF4, C2H6, C3Hg and C4H10 and all these
hydrocarbons burn up fast and produces a large amount of heat.
2. It has a high calorific value.
3. It is a clean user-friendly fuel which burns with a blue flame.
4. It does not cause any pollution.
5. On burning, it does not leave any ashes.
6. It is easy to handle and use.
7. The components used to produce this gas are available in the market in
smaller amounts.






WE CLAIM
1. A process for preparing natural gas comprising steps of:
a) mixing sodium lauryl sulfate with dilute hydro-choric acid in a ratio in the range of 1 to 5 % w/v, in the presence of aluminum and copper ions;
b) filtering the sodium chloride and mixing the water in reaction product produced in step (a) to obtain sodium lauryl alcohol,
c) separating the sodium lauryl alcohol from sulfuric acid and adding HX (wherein X Cl, Br, F and I) in presence of red phosphorous,
d) heating the reaction mixture of step (c) in the range of 300 to 400°C, in presence of alumina in order to obtain mixture of methane, ethane. propane and butane.

1. The process as claimed in claim, wherein in step (a) hydrochloric acid concentration is 10 to 70% N.
2. The process as claimed in claim 1 wherein in step (a) aluminum and copper ions is in the range of 1 to 5 % by weight.
3. The process as claimed in claim 1 wherein in step (c), thus produced gas having methane content in a gas composition up to 98 %.
4. The process as claimed in claim 1 wherein in step (c), thus produced gases optionally convert into liquefied fuel gas by conventional method.

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Patent Number 256770
Indian Patent Application Number 1446/DEL/2006
PG Journal Number 31/2013
Publication Date 02-Aug-2013
Grant Date 26-Jul-2013
Date of Filing 19-Jun-2006
Name of Patentee BRIJ BHAN SINGH YADAV
Applicant Address C-2/54, Sector-F (Extension), L.D.A. Colony, Kanpur Road, Lucknow, U.P. India.
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 NA C-2/54, Sector-F (Extension), L.D.A. Colony, Kanpur Road, Lucknow, U.P. India.
2 BRIJ BHAN SINGH C-2/54, Sector-F (Extension), L.D.A. Colony, Kanpur Road, Lucknow, U.P. India.
3 NA C-2/54, Sector-F (Extension), L.D.A. Colony, Kanpur Road, Lucknow, U.P. India.
PCT International Classification Number F25J 1/00
PCT International Application Number N/A
PCT International Filing date
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 NA