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Method for regenerating used absorbents derived from treatment of thermal generator fumes

US6960548B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2001
Grant dateNov 1, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J20/3483
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Process and device for regeneration of a used absorbent from a desulfurization zone or from the desulfurization of a gas containing sulfur oxides, comprising regeneration simultaneously with filtering of the absorbent, in a reducing atmosphere, wherein partial combustion of a regeneration gas is also carried out upstream from regeneration, the products of the partial combustion being mixed with the used absorbent prior to the regeneration-filtration stage. The absorbent may be, e.g., solid absorbents based on magnesium oxide. The regeneration gas may be hydrogen sulfide and/or a hydrocarbon. For example, H2S can be partially combusted and the products of the partial combustion, including H2S, H2, SO2 and sulfur, mixed with the used absorbent prior to the regeneration-filtration stage.

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