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Method of removing H2 S from a gas stream utilizing boron-vanadium and iron complexes
Assignee: Purtec Systems Inc
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Filing: 1982-03-30
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Granted: 1983-08-23
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Expires: 2002-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A process for removing hydrogen sulfide from sour gas streams is provided wherein the sour gas is passed in cocurrent flow relationship with a liquid alkaline absorption solution containing a vanadium-boron complex characterized by the properties of reacting with the H 2 S thereby oxidizing [HS - ] to elemental sulfur in conjunction with reduction of the vanadium while the boron constituent is functional to inhibit formation of insoluble vanadium sulfide compounds. Regeneration of the absorption medium by contact with an oxygen containing gas is enhanced by the provision of an iron-polyamine organic acid oxidation catalyst in the absorption liquid. The process is a direct replacement for and may be operated far more economically than conventional Stretford processes.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald E. Shafer
Bibliographic Details
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2026-11-03 17:37
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D53/00; B01D53/14; B01D53/1493; B01D53/34; B01D53/46; B01D53/48; B01D53/52; C; C01; C01B; C01B17/00; C01B17/02; C01B17/04; C01B17/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 31
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
In a method of removing H 2 S from a sour gas by oxidation of the H 2 S to free sulfur, the improved steps of: bringing the sour gas into H 2 S absorbing relationship with a liquid alkaline absorption medium whereby H 2 S is absorbed and at least part thereof forms [HS - ] ions, said liquid absorption medium being essentially devoid of anthraquinone disulfonic acid compounds and containing a vanadium-boron complex capable of oxidizing the [HS - ] ions to produce elemental sulfur as the vanadium undergoes reduction and the boron constituent functions to inhibit formation of insoluble vanadium sulfide compounds and consequent thiosulfate formation upon re-oxidation of the vanadium, the ratio of boron to vanadium in said absorption medium being at least about 1:1; regenerating the absorption medium by adding an oxygen source thereto to oxidize the reduced vanadium; and providing a sufficient quantity of an iron complex catalytic agent during regeneration of the absorption medium which is capable of catalyzing re-oxidation of the reduced vanadium to enhance oxidation of the latter without deleteriously affecting recoverability of free sulfur from the absorption medium.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
In a method of removing H 2 S from a sour gas by oxidation of the H 2 S to free sulfur, the improved steps of: bringing the sour gas into H 2 S absorbing relationship with a liquid alkaline absorption medium whereby H 2 S is absorbed and at least part thereof forms [HS - ] ions, said liquid absorption medium being essentially devoid of anthraquinone disulfonic acid compounds and containing a vanadium-boron complex capable of oxidizing the [HS - ] ions to produce elemental sulfur as the vanadium undergoes reduction and the boron constituent functions to inhibit formation of insoluble vanadium sulfide compounds and consequent thiosulfate formation upon re-oxidation of the vanadium, the ratio of boron to vanadium in said absorption medium being at least about 1:1; regenerating the absorption medium by adding an oxygen source thereto to oxidize the reduced vanadium; and providing a sufficient quantity of an iron complex catalytic agent during regeneration of the absorption medium which is capable of catalyzing re-oxidation of the reduced vanadium to enhance oxidation of the latter without deleteriously affecting recoverability of free sulfur from the absorption medium.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
In a method as set forth in claim 1 wherein is included the step of discontinuing re-oxidation of the vanadium in said complex prior to stoichiometric completion thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
In a method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said iron complex catalytic agent is provided by combining an iron compound with a polyamine organic acid selected from the group consisting of ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid and hydroxyethyl ethylene diamine triacetic acid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
In a method as set forth in claim 3 wherein said iron compound is ferrous sulfate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
In a method as set forth in claim 3 wherein said iron compound is ferric chloride.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
In a method as set forth in claim 3 wherein said iron compound is ferrous ammonium sulfate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
In a method as set forth in claim 3 wherein said iron compound is ferric carbonate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
In a method as set forth in claim 3 wherein said iron compound is ferric hydroxide.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
In a method as set forth in claim 3 wherein said polyamine organic acid is ethylene diamine tetracetic acid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
In a method as set forth in claim 3 wherein said polyamine organic acid is hydroxyethyl ethylene diamine triacetic acid.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
In a method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said complex is formed by combining a monovalent cation vanadate with a monovalent cation borate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
In a method as set forth in claim 11 wherein said monovalent cation vanadate is sodium vanadate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
In a method as set forth in claim 11 wherein said monovalent cation vanadate is potassium vanadate.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
In a method as set forth in claim 11 wherein said monovalent cation vanadate is ammonium vanadate.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
In a method as set forth in claim 11 wherein said monovalent cation borate is sodium borate.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
In a method as set forth in claim 11 wherein said monovalent cation borate is ammonium borate.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
In a method as set forth in claim 11 wherein said monovalent cation borate is potassium borate.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
In a method as set forth in claim 11 wherein said monovalent cation borate is boric acid.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
In a method as set forth in claim 11 wherein said monovalent cation borate is borax.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said liquid absorption medium includes sodium carbonate.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method as set forth in claim 20 wherein said sodium carbonate is present in an amount ranging from about 5 grams thereof per liter of liquid to approximately 26 grams per liter.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein the ratio of boron to vanadium in said complex is approximately 1:1 on a molar basis.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein the ratio of boron to vanadium in said complex is approximately 2:1 on a molar basis.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as set forth in claim 3 wherein is provided about 11/2 moles of said polyamine organic acid for each mole of iron compound combined therewith.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
42 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein is included the step of carrying out the absorption of said H 2 S in said liquid absorption medium at a temperature within the range of about 85° F. to about 150° F.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said oxygen source is air.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said oxygen source is pure oxygen.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein is included the step of passing the sour gas in cocurrent relationship to the liquid absorption medium during absorption of H 2 S by the medium.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method as set forth in claim 28 wherein is included the step of swirling the sour gas and said liquid absorption medium during cocurrent flow relationship to enhance contact therebetween.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said sour gas and the liquid absorption medium are maintained in reducing relationship for a time of about 10 minutes.
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