Upgrading of hydrocarbon feedstock
US4329221A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 1980 |
| Grant date | May 11, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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