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Hydrofining catalyst and hydrofining process

US6858132B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 2001
Grant dateFeb 22, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J37/0009
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A heavy oil hydrorefining catalyst of the present invention is such that the total volume of pores with a diameter of 60 nm or less is at least 0.5 mL/g, and the pore diameter distribution has a broad band over a pore diameter range of 8 to 30 nm. The hydrorefining catalyst has excellent desulfurization characteristics and excellent demetalization characteristics, and its performance can be maintained over an extended period. When this catalyst is used in a hydrorefining apparatus equipped with a plurality of catalyst layers, the apparatus can be operated stably at a higher temperature than in the past without decreasing the desulfurization performance, and this also enhances the demetalization characteristics.

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