Mineral oils: processes and products – Refining – Sulfur removal
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-11
2006-07-11
Nguyen, Tam M. (Department: 1764)
Mineral oils: processes and products
Refining
Sulfur removal
C208S21600R, C208S217000, C208S221000, C208S222000, C208S243000, C208S244000, C585S820000, C585S826000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07074324
ABSTRACT:
A process for removing sulfur compounds from hydrocarbon streams by contacting the hydrocarbon stream, especially a gasoline stream, with an adsorbent material. The adsorbent material is regenerated with hydrogen or a hydrogen/H2S mixture.
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Feimer Joseph L.
Kaul Bal K.
Lawlor Lawrence J.
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
Naylor Henry E.
Nguyen Tam M.
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