Methods for upgrading of contaminated hydrocarbon streams
US9206359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2300/805
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of upgrading a heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed by removing oxidized-heteroatom contaminants is disclosed. The method includes contacting the oxidized-heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed with a caustic and a selectivity promoter, and removing the heteroatom contaminants from the heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon feed.
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