(under subclass 106) Processes wherein the feed oil to be cracked (or coked) is heated in a continuous confined zone of generally tubular configuration.
(1) Note. The conversion reaction may be initiated in the heating zone but additional heat is required to continue the reaction to completion.
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131, for similar cracking processes wherein heating of the feed oil may be accomplished in a tubular confined zone but no additional heat is required to continue the cracking (or coking) operation.
