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Asphaltene hydrodesulfurization with small catalyst particles utilizing a hydrogen quench for the reaction

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OSTI ID:7219288
The hydrodesulfurization of a crude oil or a reduced crude containing the asphaltene fraction proceeds at unexpectedly low temperatures by utilizing a catalyst comprising a Group VI and Group VIII metal on alumins when the catalyst particles are very small and have a diameter between about 1/20 and 1/10 inch and the reaction is quenched with hydrogen is discussed. 24 claims, 8 figures.
Assignee:
Gulf Research and Development Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 3562800
OSTI ID:
7219288
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English