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Low temperature Claus process with water removal

US4430317A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 1982
Grant dateFeb 7, 1984
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B17/0456
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Claus process sulfur recovery can be improved by performing a Claus conversion under low temperature and low water concentration conditions. The process treats a feed stream containing sulfur compounds by conversion of all sulfur components to hydrogen sulfide, water removal to low water concentrations, creation of a Claus reaction mixture, and then low temperature catalytic conversion to sulfur and water.

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