Chemistry of inorganic compounds – Sulfur or compound thereof – Elemental sulfur
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-01
2008-04-01
Vanoy, Timothy C. (Department: 1793)
Chemistry of inorganic compounds
Sulfur or compound thereof
Elemental sulfur
C423S574100, C423S576800, C423SDIG017, C435S266000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07351392
ABSTRACT:
A combined process for the recovery of sulfur from an acid gas stream. The combined process includes both a Claus unit and a unit for treating the Claus tail gas with caustic to remove hydrogen sulfide therefrom and to biologically oxidize the hydrogen sulfide using certain types of sulfur bacteria to make elemental sulfur. The combined process provides for an exceptionally low concentration of hydrogen sulfide in the finally treated sweet gas.
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Chen Jen Kai
Huffmaster Michael Arthur
Shell Oil Company
Stewart Charles W.
Vanoy Timothy C.
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