Methods and systems for removing metals from low grade fuel
US7947167B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G25/05
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for removing metals from fuel containing vanadium or nickel including intimately mixing an adsorbent with the fuel and isolating the treated fuel. The treated fuel has reduced levels of vanadium, nickel and other metals. Systems for fuel treatment are also provided.
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