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Title: Sulfur condensation in Claus catalyst

Journal Article · · Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6321739

The heterogeneous reactions in which catalyst deactivation by pore plugging occur are listed and include: coke formation in petroleum processing, especially hydrocracking and hydrodesulfurization catalysts; steam reforming and methnation catalysts; ammonia synthesis catalyst; and automobile exhause catalysts. The authors explain how the Claus process converts hydrogen sulfide produced by petroleum desulfurization units and gas treatment processes into elemental sulfur and water. More than 15 million tons of sulfur are recovered annually by this process. Commercial Claus plants appear to operate at thermodynamic equilibrium. Depending on the H2S content of the feed and the number of reactors, total H2S conversion to elemental sulfur can exceed 95%.

Research Organization:
Princeton Univ., Princeton, NJ
OSTI ID:
6321739
Journal Information:
Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States), Vol. 64:2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English