Removal of impurities from hydrocarbon streams
US6372124B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2220/58
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a method of purifying hydrocarbon streams from metallic impurities which comprises passing the stream through media comprising alumina with relatively minor amounts of calcia and magnesia.
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