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Reverse-graded catalyst systems for hydrodemetalation and hydrodesulfurization

US4789462A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 1986
Grant dateDec 6, 1988
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G45/08
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

We provide reverse-graded catalyst systems which are capable of removing metals and sulfur from a hydrocarbon feedstock. They comprise two or more catalyst layers in which at least two successive catalyst layers characterized as having decreasing desulfurization activity, and increasing average macropore diameter in the direction of hydrocarbon flow. We also disclose a process for using them.

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