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Nitrogen removal from light hydrocarbon feed in olefin isomerization and etherication process

US5414183A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 24, 1992
Grant dateMay 9, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C11/02
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved process is disclosed for the removal of nitrogen compounds from light hydrocarbon streams. Such nitrogen removal enhances the performance of catalytic processes which upgrade light hydrocarbons, especially light olefins, such as isomerization and etherification. The nitrogen-removal process can usefully be combined with steps for removal of sulfur compounds and highly unsaturated compounds in a process combination for upgrading the light hydrocarbons.

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