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Process for upgrading a sulphur-containing feedstock

US5143596A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 1990
Grant dateSep 1, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G69/08
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Process for upgrading a sulphur-containing feedstock consisting of a hydrocarbon mixture substantially boiling in the gasoline range which process consists of subjecting the feedstock to a reforming step and subsequently to a hydrotreating step, and recovering from the hydrotreating step a product substantially boiling in the gasoline range and having increased aromaticity and decreased sulphur content.

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