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Sequential residue hydrodesulfurization and thermal cracking operations in a common reactor

US4017380A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 1975
Grant dateApr 12, 1977
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Expiry dateJul 18, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G2300/107
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process comprising passing a first stream comprising residual oil and hydrogen downwardly through a zone containing hydrodesulfurization catalyst under hydrodesulfurization conditions until said catalyst is deactivated. Subsequently, passing a second stream of residual oil and hydrogen upwardly through the deactivated hydrodesulfurization catalyst under thermal cracking conditions, including a temperature above the hydrodesulfurization temperature.

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