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Hydrofining process for hydrocarbon containing feed streams

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OSTI ID:5239371
A process for hydrofining a hydrocarbon-containing feed stream is described comprising the steps of: introducing an additive comprising a mixture of at least one decomposable molybdenum compound selected from the group consisting of molybdenum dithiophosphates and molybdenum dithiocarbamates and at least one decomposable nickel compound selected from the group consisting of nickel dithiophosphates and nickel dithiocarbamates into the hydrocarbon-containing feed stream; contacting the hydrocarbon-containing feed stream containing the additive under suitable hydrofining conditions with hydrogen and a catalyst composition comprising a support selected from the group consisting of alumina, silica and silica-alumina and a promoter comprising at least one metal selected from Group VIB, Group VIIB and Group VIII of the Periodic Table.
Assignee:
Phillips Petroleum Co., Bartlesville, OK
Patent Number(s):
US 4728417
OSTI ID:
5239371
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English