Process for the desulfurization of light oils
US3960683A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 1974 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 1994 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G53/14
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for the desulfurization of light oils, which comprises irradiat light oils containing sulfur compounds such as mercaptans and sulfides with ultraviolet rays to decompose the sulfur compounds into water-soluble compounds and thereafter, washing the light oils with water to remove the water-soluble compounds.
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