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Method of removing hydrogen sulfide from gases utilizing a polyvalent metal chelate solution and electrolytically regenerating the solution

US4443423A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 1982
Grant dateApr 17, 1984
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/151
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the removal of H.sub.2 S from sour gas streams is disclosed, the process being characterized by the use of a washing or contacting solution containing oxidizing polyvalent metal chelates of specified aminocarboxylic acids, the electrolytic regeneration of spent solution, and the co-production of hydrogen. Provision is also made for selective absorption of CO.sub.2.

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