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Method of removing hydrogen sulfide from gases

US4431616A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 1982
Grant dateFeb 14, 1984
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D53/1493
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved process for the removal of H.sub.2 S from sour gas streams in which the H.sub.2 S is converted to sulfur by a polyvalent metal chelate solution is disclosed, the process being characterized by the washing of the product sulfur with an aqueous wash solution, and recovery of the acid precursor of the chelating agent from the washing solution.

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