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Process for the desulfurization of petroleum feeds

US6303020A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2000
Grant dateOct 16, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G2400/02
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the hydrodesulfurization of a cracked naphtha stream is disclosed where very little of the valuable olefins are saturated. The process is a two staged process wherein the H.sub.2 S is removed between the stages to prevent recombinant mercaptans formation. Because the H.sub.2 S is removed between the stages milder conditions can be used in the second stage polishing reactor to achieve the same desulfurization levels with less olefin loss.

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