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Hydrogen sulfide abatement in geothermal facilities

US9828264B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2014
Grant dateNov 28, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2103/06
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of reducing hydrogen sulfide content in a medium is disclosed. The method may include the steps of contacting a medium containing hydrogen sulfide with an effective amount of hydrogen peroxide, contacting the medium with an oxidizing agent, converting the hydrogen sulfide to sulfate, and reducing the hydrogen sulfide content in the medium. The medium may be a gas or a liquid.

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