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Asphaltene hydrodesulfurization with small catalyst particles in a parallel reactor system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7096587
The hydrodesulfurization of a crude oil or a reduced crude containing the asphaltene fraction proceeds at unexpectedly low temperatures by utilizing a Group VI and Group VIII metal containing catalyst on alumina when the catalyst particles are very small and have a diameter between about 1/20 and 1/40 inch and are disposed in a parallel catalyst bed system is discussed. 17 claims, 9 figures.
Assignee:
Gulf Research and Development Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 3563886
OSTI ID:
7096587
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English