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Method of removing hydrogen sulfide from gases

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6380278
A cyclic process for the removal of hydrogen sulfide, and carbon dioxide, from a variety of gas streams is disclosed. The gas stream containing the sour gases is contacted with an aqueous solution of specific reactant materials, optionally in an absorbent, containing specific dialcohols for reaction rate improvement. The hydrogen sulfide is converted to sulfur, CO/sub 2/ may be absorbed to produce a purified gas stream, and the reactant material is reduced. The process includes sulfur removal and regeneration of the reactant.
Assignee:
Shell Oil Co
Patent Number(s):
US 4348368
OSTI ID:
6380278
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English