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Process for sulfur removal from hydrocarbon liquids

US6558533B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2001
Grant dateMay 6, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S585/904
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a method of desulfurization of a sulfur laden hydrocarbon liquids that comprises contacting the liquid with a sponge nickel metal alloy, removing the sulfur free liquid, regeneration of the alloy by contact with an aqueous solution of an oxidant and reusing the alloy for further desulfurization of additional sulfur laden liquid.

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