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Corrosion control in acid gas removal equipment by the situ generation of polysulfide ions

US8916117B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2013
Grant dateDec 23, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2257/602
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for the reduction of corrosion in a treatment unit acid used for separating hydrogen sulfide from and acid gas stream using an alkaline absorption solution. Ions comprising the S2− and/or HS− ions formed by the absorption of the hydrogen sulfide in the absorbent solution are subjected to in situ electrochemical oxidization to form polysulfide ions which form a protective coating on the surfaces of the unit.

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