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Hydrodesulfurization process including product recycle

US4116819A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 1977
Grant dateSep 26, 1978
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Expiry dateJun 28, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G2300/107
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A catalytic asphaltene-containing oil hydrodesulfurization process employing a fixed catalyst bed comprising particles of supported Group VI and Group VIII metals, preferably together with a separate and downstream fixed catalyst bed comprising particles of Group VI and Group VIII metals together with a promoting amount of Group IV-B metal. The catalyst particles in both beds are in the form of elongated extrudates whose surface is provided with a plurality of alternating longitudinal grooves and protrusions. An advantageous mass velocity-related catalyst activity effect is achieved by recycling a portion of the desulfurized liquid product.

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