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Removal of hydrogen sulfide and carbonyl sulfide from gas-streams

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6306458

Hydrogen sulfide and carbonyl sulfide are removed from a gas stream in a staged procedure characterized by conversion of the hydrogen sulfide to produce sulfur in aqueous solution, hydrolysis of the carbonyl sulfide remaining in the gas stream to produce hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide, and removal of the hydrogen sulfide from the gas stream.

Assignee:
Shell Oil Co
Patent Number(s):
US 4332781
OSTI ID:
6306458
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English