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Title: Fuel gas desulfurization

Patent ·
OSTI ID:863811

A method for removing sulfurous gases such as H.sub.2 S and COS from a fuel gas is disclosed wherein limestone particulates containing iron sulfide provide catalytic absorption of the H.sub.2 S and COS by the limestone. The method is effective at temperatures of 400.degree. C. to 700.degree. C. in particular.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-02-0016
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 4252778
OSTI ID:
863811
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English