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Hydrodemetallization of heavy oils in the presence of water

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OSTI ID:5755499
An improved process for removing metals from heavy oils and other hydrocarbon feed streams is disclosed. The process comprises combining water with the hydrocarbon feed stream at a liquid volume ratio of about 1:50 to about 1:1, and contacting the mixture under suitable demetallizing conditions with hydrogen gas and a catalyst composition comprising AIPO/sub 4/ and preferably a Group VIB metal, more preferably molybdenum.
Assignee:
Phillips Petroleum Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 4560466
OSTI ID:
5755499
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English