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Automatic pH control in a process for removal of hydrogen sulfide from a gas

US4643886A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 1985
Grant dateFeb 17, 1987
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B17/05
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for removing hydrogen sulfide from a gaseous stream by contacting the gaseous stream with a polyvalent metal chelate present in an aqueous alkaline scrubbing solution including the regeneration of the polyvalent metal chelate in an electrolytic cell and automatic control of the pH of said aqueous alkaline scrubbing solution at about 7 to 9.

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