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Two stage metal-containing oil hydrodesulfurization process employing an activated alumina catalyst in the second stage
Assignee: Gulf Research and Development Co
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Filing: 1974-04-24
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Granted: 1976-03-02
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Expires: 1994-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A two-stage process for hydrodesulfurization of a metal-containing hydrocarbon oil employing a hydrodesulfurization catalyst in the second stage having an activated support prepared by drying and calcining a crystalline alumina containing 1.2 to 2.6 mols of water of hydration per mol of alumina.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold Beuther
- 👤 Sun W. Chun
- 👤 Angelo A. Montagna
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:07
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J23/00; B01J23/70; B01J23/76; B01J23/84; B01J23/85; C; C10; C10G; C10G2300/00; C10G2300/10; C10G2300/107
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A process of hydrodesulfurizing a metalcontaining hydrocarbon feed oil at a temperature between 600° and 1,000°F., and a hydrogen pressure between 50 and 5,000 psi comprising passing said feed oil and hydrogen through first and second hydrodesulfurization zones in series with interzone removal of gaseous by-products, the catalyst in said second zone comprising Group VI-B and Group VIII metals supported on a first alumina said first alumina being prepared by drying and calcining a crystalline alumina hydrate having 1.2 to 2.6 mols of water of hydration per mol of alumina, the catalyst in said first zone comprising Group VI-B and Group VIII metals supported on a second alumina, said second alumina being prepared by drying and calcining an alumina hydrate selected from the group consisting of alumina monohydrate and alumina trihydrate, and maintaining the temperature in said second zone higher than the temperature in said first zone.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A process of hydrodesulfurizing a metalcontaining hydrocarbon feed oil at a temperature between 600° and 1,000°F., and a hydrogen pressure between 50 and 5,000 psi comprising passing said feed oil and hydrogen through first and second hydrodesulfurization zones in series with interzone removal of gaseous by-products, the catalyst in said second zone comprising Group VI-B and Group VIII metals supported on a first alumina said first alumina being prepared by drying and calcining a crystalline alumina hydrate having 1.2 to 2.6 mols of water of hydration per mol of alumina, the catalyst in said first zone comprising Group VI-B and Group VIII metals supported on a second alumina, said second alumina being prepared by drying and calcining an alumina hydrate selected from the group consisting of alumina monohydrate and alumina trihydrate, and maintaining the temperature in said second zone higher than the temperature in said first zone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said crystalline alumina hydrate of said first alumina includes a minor amount of alumina hydrate selected from the group consisting of bayerite, gibbsite and mixtures thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the space velocity is higher in the second zone than in the first zone.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the quantity of catalyst in the second zone is less than the quantity of catalyst in the first zone.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the hydrogen pressure is below 1,500 psi.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the hydrogen pressure is below 500 psi.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the hydrogen pressure is 200 to 400 psi.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the feed oil contains at least 20 parts per million by weight of nickel plus vanadium.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the feed oil contains at least 200 parts per million by weight of nickel plus vanadium.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 1 including regeneration of the second zone catalyst.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the feed oil is a residual petroleum oil.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-03-02 | 1979-09-01 | 1980-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-02 | 1983-09-01 | 1984-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-02 | 1987-09-01 | 1988-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |