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Process for removing metals from hydrocarbons

US10626335B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS) · MY

Inventors

Robin D. Rogers · Tuscaloosa, US
John Holbrey · Belfast, GB
Hector Rodriguez · San Bruno, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 30, 2010
Grant date	Apr 21, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 22, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC10G2300/205
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a process for removing metals, particularly mercury, from hydrocarbon streams by use of an ionic liquid, where in the metal-containing hydrocarbon stream is contacted with an ionic liquid to produce a product hydrocarbon stream having reduced mercury content.

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