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Journal Article · Sun Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6217603

Parnell, D

Six primary operations of Claus sulfur recovery units are listed: combustion step, gas cooling, reaction of H2S and SO2, condensation of elemental sulfur, reheating reactor feeds, and incineration. The ratio of reactants is controlled by fixing the amount of feed to be burned. The formula to support this statement is presented. The combustion process is discussed, since it is very critical to successful Claus operations. About one-third of the H2S is burned along with other feed combustibles: hydrogen, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, ammonia, cyanides, mercaptans, etc., which are partially oxidized. Incinerators and stacks are discussed. Viscosity characteristics of pure elemental sulfur are analyzed.

• Research Organization: Coastal Chemical Co., Houston, TX
• OSTI ID: 6217603
• Journal Information: Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States), Journal Name: Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States) Vol. 64:9; ISSN HYPRA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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