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Enhanced sulfur removal from fuels

US4990242A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 1989
Grant dateFeb 5, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G65/16
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An enhanced process to reduce the sulfur content in petroleum distillate products through fractionation of a feedstock followed by segregated hydrotreating. Improved performance and more controlled desulfurization is achieved.

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