Merox catalyst innovation solves difficult kerosene treating problems
The UOP* Merox* process has enjoyed more than 25 years of successful commercial application. It is applied to treatment of mercaptanrich hydrocarbon streams ranging from a light gas to liquids as heavy as 350/sup 0/C (650/sup 0/F) endpoint diesel fuel. Although Merox has been applied successfully to many kerosenes, there are kerosenes from certain crudes that could not be treated using the standard Merox system. Recent UOP Merox research has centered on the development of new catalysts. From this research, an improved catalyst system (Merox 10*) for kerosene treatment now makes the Merox process applicable to the sweetening of any kerosene boiling range material from any crude oil source now in production. This Merox catalyst innovation also could replace the more expensive hydrotreating still being used by refiners for reducing the mercaptan content of distillates. This paper discusses the application of the Merox process to the treatment of higher boiling fuels, particularly kerosene and jet fuel; however, it should be understood that the treatment of illuminating kerosene, stove oil, diesel fuel, and light furnace oil is quite similar although generally less complicated. Comparative economics and commercial data are provided for the Merox 10 and conventional fixed bed Merox systems. The well established superior economics of Merox over an equivalent duty hydrotreater are presented.
- Research Organization:
- UOP, Process Division, Des Plaines, IL
- OSTI ID:
- 6158066
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8503173-
- Journal Information:
- Natl. Pet. Refiners Assoc., (Tech. Pap.); (United States), Vol. AM-85-42; Conference: National Petroleum Refiners Association annual meeting, San Antonio, TX, USA, 24 Mar 1985
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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