Patent · US Expired

Removal of impurities from hydrocarbon streams

US6372124B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 13, 2001
Grant dateApr 16, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 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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