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Direct sulfur recovery system

US7374742B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2003
Grant dateMay 20, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E20/18
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for removing sulfur species from a gas stream without the use of a sulfur species removal process, such as an amine scrub. The sulfur species are removed by directly subjecting the gas stream to a sulfur recovery process, such as a Claus or sub-dewpoint Claus process at high pressure and moderate temperatures, wherein the sulfur recovery process comprises a catalyst which does not comprise activated carbon.

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