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Two-step hydrodesulfurization of heavy hydrocarbon oil

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OSTI ID:5933113

A process for hydrodesulfurization of heavy hydrocarbon oil containing asphaltenes and heavy metals in large amounts is disclosed. The heavy oil is hydrotreated in a continuous 2-step process. In the first step the heavy oil is subjected to hydrodemetallization and selective cracking of asphaltenes by the use of a catalyst. In the second step the effluent from the first step is subjected to hydrodesulfurization to produce desulfurized oils of high grade by the use of a catalyst having a pore volume and pore size distribution particularly adapted for the hydrodesulfurization of the effluent.

Assignee:
Chiyoda Chemical Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd.
Patent Number(s):
US 4166026
OSTI ID:
5933113
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English