Mercaptan removal from petroleum streams (Law950)
US6488840B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G19/04
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to reducing the amount of thiols (mercaptans) in petroleum streams, specifically, mercaptans above the five carbon molecular weight range.
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