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Processing scheme for production of low sulfur bunker fuel

US10800982B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) · FR

Inventors

Eric D. Peer · Green Brook, US
John E. Duddy · Langhorne, US
Sophie M. Babusiaux · Princeton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 5, 2019
Grant date	Oct 13, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 5, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC10G2400/26
WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention describes a novel and efficient processing scheme that can be used to transform a vacuum residue feedstock into 0.5 wt % sulfur bunker fuel that fulfills the specifications required by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

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