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

US4443424A · 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 described, the process being characterized by the utilization of washing solutions containing oxidizing polyvalent metal chelates of specified aminocarboxylic acids, and by the electrolytic regeneration of spent solutions. Use of an optional CO.sub.2 -selective absorbent in the washing solution is also disclosed.

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