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Prevention of carbonyl formation to avoid fouling of sour gas absorption system
Assignee: Linde GmbH
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Filing: 1982-12-08
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Granted: 1984-10-23
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Expires: 2002-12-08
Abstract
Abstract For avoiding equipment fouling from metal sulfide deposition in the processing of cracked gases containing H 2 S and CO, the reactive metal species capable of carbonyl formation are prevented from contacting equipment parts operating within a temperature range favoring the formation of metal carbonyls, e.g., 30°-250° C. To accomplish this, the cracked gas is subjected to solids separation to remove dust particles containing the reactive metal species, or the cracked gas is oxidized to inactivate the metal species. Cooling water is also subjected to a preceding step of removing the reactive metal species.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz Karwat
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10K; C10K1/00; C10K1/02; C10K1/04; C10K1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 36
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
In a process for avoiding equipment fouling with metallic sulfides comprising the steps of processing and purifying cracked gases containing CO, H 2 S and reactive metal species capable of carbonyl formation, the improvement comprising maintaining said reactive metal species capable of carbonyl formation out of contact with equipment parts operating within a temperature range favoring the formation of metal carbonyls to the extent of at least 0.2 mg of metal carbonyl per Nm 3 of gas; and outside of said temperature range, less than 0.2 mg of metal carbonyls per Nm 3 of gas being formable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
In a process for avoiding equipment fouling with metallic sulfides comprising the steps of processing and purifying cracked gases containing CO, H 2 S and reactive metal species capable of carbonyl formation, the improvement comprising maintaining said reactive metal species capable of carbonyl formation out of contact with equipment parts operating within a temperature range favoring the formation of metal carbonyls to the extent of at least 0.2 mg of metal carbonyl per Nm 3 of gas; and outside of said temperature range, less than 0.2 mg of metal carbonyls per Nm 3 of gas being formable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A process according to claim 1, wherein the cracked gas is under a pressure of about 80 atmospheres absolute and contains about 50% by volume of carbon monoxide, and said metal carbonyl-favoring temperature range is about 30°-250° C.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A process according to claim 2, comprising separating the metallic compounds present in the cracked gas during the course of cooling the cracked gases within a temperature range of 1300° C. to 250° C.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A process according to claim 3, wherein the metallic compounds are separated within a temperature range of 700°-280° C.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A process according to claim 3, wherein the separating is conducted in a cyclone at about 400° C.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A process according to claim 3, wherein the separating is conducted through a filter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A process according to claim 3, wherein the separating is conducted by a high-pressure water scrubbing step within a temperature range from 375° C. to 250° C.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
A process according to claim 1, further comprising the step of employing water to cool the cracked gas to within the metal carbonyl-favoring temperature range, and preceding said step, removing compounds of reactive metal species capable of carbonyl formation from said water.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
A process according to claim 8, further comprising adding an oxidizing agent to the water and/or the cracked gas to convert said reactive metal species to a higher valence, said higher valence metal species being non-reactive for the formation of metal carbonyl.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
A process according to claim 9, wherein said oxidizing agent is an oxygen-containing gas.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process according to claim 9, wherein said oxidizing agent is hydrogen peroxide or ozone.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
A process according to claim 9, wherein said oxidizing agent is sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxide.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process according to claim 9, wherein said oxidizing agent is a halogen.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process according to claim 8 wherein said metal carbonyl-favoring temperature range is 30°-250° C.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
53 words
A process according to claim 1, further comprising the step of employing water to cool the cracked gas to within the metal carbonyl-favoring temperature range, said water containing reactive metals and having a pH value up to 6 in the water so as to prevent said reactive metals from reacting with carbon monoxide.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process according to claim 15 wherein said metal carbonyl-favoring temperature range is 30°-250° C.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
A process according to claim 16 wherein the pH of the water is 2-4.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
51 words
A process according to claim 1, wherein an oxidizing agent is added to the cracked gas prior to said gas being cooled to the temperature favoring metal carbonyl formation, said oxidizing agent converting said reactive metal species to a higher valence metal species being non-reactive for the formation of metal carbonyl.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
38 words
A process according to claim 18, wherein the cracked gas is under a pressure of about 80 atmospheres absolute and contains about 50% by volume of carbon monoxide, and said metal carbonyl-favoring temperature range is about 30°-250° C.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
25 words
A process according to claim 19, wherein the oxidizing agent is an oxygen containing gas, ozone, hydrogen peroxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide or a halogen.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein said reactive metal species is iron or nickel.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
67 words
In a process comprising the steps of processing and purifying cracked gases containing CO, H 2 S and reactive metal species capable of carbonyl formation, the improvement of avoiding equipment fouling with metallic sulfides comprising maintaining said reactive metal species capable of carbonyl formation out of contact with equipment parts operating within a temperature range favoring the formation of metal carbonyls, said temperature range being 30°-250° C.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
67 words
In a process comprising the steps of processing and purifying cracked gases containing CO, H 2 S and reactive metal species capable of carbonyl formation, the improvement of avoiding equipment fouling with metallic sulfides comprising maintaining said reactive metal species capable of carbonyl formation out of contact with equipment parts operating within a temperature range favoring the formation of metal carbonyls, said temperature range being 30°-250° C.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process according to claim 22 wherein said reactive metal species is iron or nickel.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
60 words
In a process comprising water scrubbing a gas containing CO, H 2 S and reactive metal species capable of carbonyl formation, wherein said scrubbing water is recycled, the improvement comprising adding an oxidizing agent to the water to convert said reactive metal species to a higher valence, said higher valence metal species being non-reactive for the formation of metal carbonyl.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
60 words
In a process comprising water scrubbing a gas containing CO, H 2 S and reactive metal species capable of carbonyl formation, wherein said scrubbing water is recycled, the improvement comprising adding an oxidizing agent to the water to convert said reactive metal species to a higher valence, said higher valence metal species being non-reactive for the formation of metal carbonyl.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
14 words
A process according to claim 24, wherein said oxidizing agent is an oxygen-containing gas.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process according to claim 24, wherein said oxidizing agent is hydrogen peroxide or ozone.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
16 words
A process according to claim 24, wherein said oxidizing agent is sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxide.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process according to claim 24, wherein said oxidizing agent is a halogen.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process according to claim 24 wherein said reactive metal species is iron or nickel.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
52 words
In a process comprising water scrubbing a gas containing CO, H 2 S and reactive metal species capable of carbonyl formation, wherein said scrubbing water is recycled, the improvement comprising maintaining a pH value up to 6 in the water so as to prevent said reactive metals from reacting with carbon monoxide.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
52 words
In a process comprising water scrubbing a gas containing CO, H 2 S and reactive metal species capable of carbonyl formation, wherein said scrubbing water is recycled, the improvement comprising maintaining a pH value up to 6 in the water so as to prevent said reactive metals from reacting with carbon monoxide.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
20 words
A process according to claim 30 wherein the pH of the water is 2-4 and the reactive species is nickel.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process according to claim 30 wherein said reactive metal species is iron or nickel.
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