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Combined process for upgrading spent alkylation acid and reducing noxious gas content of waste gaseous streams. [18 claims]

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OSTI ID:7216239

The effluent streams from utility stack gases containing nitric oxides and sulfur dioxide are sequentially oxidized, absorbed with effluent spent alkylation acid, the unabsorbed remaining gases contacted with carbon monoxide from alkylation units in refinery cracking and other industrial plants to form sulfur, carbon dioxide and nitrogen, the carbon dioxide and nitrogen being vented, the sulfur oxidized to sulfur trioxide and contacting aqueous sulfuric acid therewith to effect concentration of said acid and suitability for recycle to an alkylation unit; the absorbate containing spent alkylation acid sequentially treated with a burning, oxidation, aqueous dilution and carbon monoxide treatment steps to form sulfuric acid for recycle to an alkylation unit and venting formed carbon dioxide and nitrogen. 18 claims, 1 figure.

Assignee:
Texaco Development Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 4014982
OSTI ID:
7216239
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English