System and method for removing sulfur from hydrocarbon fluids
US10258904B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2300/202
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for removing sulfur from a hydrocarbon liquid may comprise a tank with a chamber, a barrier in the chamber forming at least a partial barrier to liquid flow with a gap defined therein, a gas distribution manifold for introducing the gas into the liquid, and a gas conversion structure defining an interior in fluid communication with the chamber. The gas conversion structure may include a conversion tube defining a tube interior in fluid communication with the chamber, an air injection device configured to inject air into the tube interior and draw gas from the chamber, a water injection device configured to inject water into the tube interior to create a mist of water in the tube interior to contact the gas from the chamber of the tank, and a fluid drain configured to drain fluid from the tube interior.
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