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Countercurrent hydroprocessing with treatment of feedstream to remove particulates and foulant precursors

US6579443B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 1999
Grant dateJun 17, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G45/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for upgrading a liquid petroleum or chemical stream wherein said feedstream flows countercurrent to the flow of a treat gas, such as a hydrogen-containing gas, in at least one reaction zone. The feedstream is treated so that it is substantially free of particulate matter and foulant precursors.

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