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Sulphur and metals removal process for fuels through the use of a multi-stage ultrasound apparatus with the addition of methylate and water/fluoride mix in multiple seperate stages

US9050578B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2013
Grant dateJun 9, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G2300/405
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a novel system and method for sulphur and metal removal from crude oil and all liquid fuel fractions to biofuels by means of ultrasonic cavitation to enhance chemical reactions of said contaminants with sodium or potassium methylate and a water/fluoride mix in separate stages obtaining a solid form which is filtered out by the use of a centrifuge system. The resulting fuel is molecularly stable and cleaner than regular fuels.

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