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Guard bed containing lead compounds upstream of a bed of copper-containing catalyst to prevent its contamination by chlorine and sulphur contaminants

US7098167B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2002
Grant dateAug 29, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A combination comprising a bed of a particulate copper-containing catalyst and, a guard bed of a particulate composition containing a) lead and/or at least one lead compound that reacts with hydrogen chloride and b) a support therefor. The lead compound is preferably lead nitrate. The combination is of particular utility for the low temperature shift reaction wherein carbon monoxide is reacted with steam to produce hydrogen and carbon dioxide.

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