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Fuel processing system and method for sulfur bearing fuels

US12258524B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2021
Grant dateMar 25, 2025
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/50
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fuel processing system and method for a sulfur bearing fuel include a hydrodesulfurization reactor followed by an adsorbent bed for removing sulfur or sulfur containing species from the fuel. In certain embodiments, the adsorbent bed is a ZnO bed. In another embodiment, a fuel processing system and method for a sulfur bearing fuel include a steam reformer, a hydrodesulfurization reactor, and an adsorbent bed.

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