Abstract:
In the removal of HF from hydrocarbon streams by chemical reaction with solid potassium hydroxide, runaway temperatures and subsequent explosions can occur when excess HF is present in the hydrocarbon charged to the KOH treater. According to the invention, a control system and method are provided which regulate the flow of hydrocarbon charged to the KOH treater responsive to temperature changes within the system indicative of excessive amount of HF in the hydrocarbon stream, thereby preventing the treater temperature from exceeding a preselected maximum allowable value. Several embodiments are provided whereby temperature changes in the KOH treater or a differential temperature across an HF stripper are used as temperature sensing points to control flow of hydrocarbon to the KOH treater.
Abstract:
A process for removing sulfur from crude oil by contacting with calcium hydroxide containing material at atmospheric pressures and temperatures less than about 100.degree.F.
Abstract:
A process for removing sulfur from crude oil by contacting with calcium carbonate-containing material at atmospheric pressures and temperatures less than about 100*F.
Abstract:
Acidic contaminants such as sulfuric acid, HCl, H2S, mercaptans and organic acids are efficiently removed from organic process streams by contacting the acid-containing streams with a porous granular alkali composed of 5-95 percent NaOH and 95-5 percent CaO or Ca(OH)2. The process is preferably carried out by introducing the organic stream at the bottom of a column of alkali with a sump or reservoir below the bottom.
Abstract:
A method for the removal from a fluid hydrocarbon feedstream of sulfur, sulfur compounds, and acidic contaminants with a treating reagent and the separation of undesired, entrained reagent and reaction products from the hydrocarbon stream.
Abstract:
Treatment compositions for neutralizing acidic species and reducing hydrochloride and amine salts in a fluid hydrocarbon stream are disclosed. The treatment compositions may comprise at least one amine with a salt precipitation potential index of equal to or less than about 1.0. Methods for neutralizing acidic species and reducing deposits of hydrochloride and amine salts in a hydrocarbon refining process are also disclosed. The methods may comprise providing a fluid hydrocarbon stream and adding a treatment composition to the fluid hydrocarbon stream. The treatment compositions used may have a salt precipitation potential index of equal to or less than about 1.0 and comprise either water-soluble or oil-soluble amines.
Abstract:
Treatment compositions for neutralizing acidic species and reducing hydrochloride and amine salts in a fluid hydrocarbon stream are disclosed. The treatment compositions may comprise at least one amine with a salt precipitation potential index of equal to or less than about 1.0. Methods for neutralizing acidic species and reducing deposits of hydrochloride and amine salts in a hydrocarbon refining process are also disclosed. The methods may comprise providing a fluid hydrocarbon stream and adding a treatment composition to the fluid hydrocarbon stream. The treatment compositions used may have a salt precipitation potential index of equal to or less than about 1.0 and comprise either water-soluble or oil-soluble amines.