Electrodesulfurization of heavy oils

Details Electrodesulfurization of heavy oils Electrodesulfurization of heavy oils

2008-10-21

2011-12-13

Caldarola, Glenn (Department: 1771)

Mineral oils: processes and products

Refining

Sulfur removal

C204S168000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08075762

ABSTRACT:
The electrodesulfurization of heavy oils wherein a feedstream comprised of bitumen or heavy oil is conducted, along with an effective amount of hydrogen, to an electrochemical cell. A current is applied to the cell wherein sulfur from the feedstream combines with hydrogen to form hydrogen sulfide which is removed.

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