Composition and process for the treatment of hydrogen sulfide
US7544639B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S507/927
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a method for the treatment of hydrogen sulfide. The method preferably includes forming a solvent-surfactant blend, preparing a microemulsion by combining the solvent-surfactant blend with a carrier fluid and contacting the hydrogen sulfide with the microemulsion. In preferred embodiments, the solvent-surfactant blend includes a surfactant and a solvent selected from the group consisting of terpenes and alkyl or aryl esters of short chain alcohols.
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