Continuous desulfurization process based on metal oxide-based regenerable sorbents
US11225618B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2220/56
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A continuous desulfurization process and process system are described for removal of reduced sulfur species at gas stream concentrations in a range of from about 5 to about 5000 ppmv, using fixed beds containing regenerable sorbents, and for regeneration of such regenerable sorbents. The desulfurization removes the reduced sulfur species of hydrogen sulfide, carbonyl sulfide, carbon disulfide, and/or thiols and disulfides with four or less carbon atoms, to ppbv concentrations. In specific disclosed implementations, regenerable metal oxide-based sorbents are integrated along with a functional and effective process to control the regeneration reaction and process while maintaining a stable dynamic sulfur capacity. A membrane-based process and system is described for producing regeneration and purge gas for the desulfurization.
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