Process for sulfur removal from hydrocarbon liquids
US6558533B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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