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Methods for upgrading of contaminated hydrocarbon streams

US9206359B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2014
Grant dateDec 8, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 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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