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Retorting process with contaminant removal

US4599161A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1984
Grant dateJul 8, 1986
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G1/002
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Hydrogen sulfide issuing from an oil shale retort is captured in an absorbent bed. When the bed is regenerated as with oxygen containing gas, the sulfur dioxide liberated is reintroduced into the retort for reaction with the spent shale.

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