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Enhanced tail gas treatment of sulfur recovery unit with steam swept membranes

US11638898B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2022
Grant dateMay 2, 2023
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/129
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a system and method for improving sulfur recovery from a Claus unit. More specifically, this invention provides a steam swept membrane tail gas treatment system and method for treating acid gas streams and minimizing sulfur dioxide emissions therefrom.

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