Electrochemical process for decomposition of hydrogen sulfide and production of sulfur
US7378068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC01B17/05
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention includes a process for the removal of hydrogen sulfide from hydrogen sulfide gas containing gaseous streams. In one embodiment, the process comprises feeding a sulfide ion containing solution to an oxidation unit. The method further comprises feeding an oxidizing gas to the oxidation unit and contacting the sulfide ion containing solution with the oxidizing gas under sufficient conditions to form a polysulfide solution comprising polysulfide and hydroxide ions. In addition, the process comprises mixing the polysulfide containing solution with a hydrogen sulfide gas under conditions sufficient for absorption of hydrogen sulfide and precipitation of sulfur from the polysulfide containing solution. In some embodiments, the process comprises separating the precipitated sulfur from liquid.
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