Patent · US Expired

Upgrading of hydrocarbon feedstock

US4329221A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 1980
Grant dateMay 11, 1982
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2000

Classification

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

Abstract

This invention provides a process for reducing the metal, sulfur and nitrogen content of petroleum residual oils. The process involves contacting a mixture of hydrocarbon feedstock and hydrogen-donor solvent with a catalyst composition comprising a naturally occuring porous metal ore such as manganese nodules.

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