Process for oxidizing one or more thiol compounds
AssigneeUop LLC
InventorsJonathan Andrew Tertel, Jasna Karagic, Jessy E. Trucko
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Abstract
One exemplary embodiment can be a process for oxidizing one or more thiol compounds from an alkaline stream. The process may include passing a mixed stream having the alkaline stream to an oxidation vessel having a body and a neck. Often, the body contains one or more packing elements and the neck contains a packing, a distributor, and a mesh. The process can further include passing an oxidized alkaline stream to a separation vessel containing a first chamber and a second chamber. Usually, the first chamber contains a coated mesh.
Claims20
A process for oxidizing one or more thiol compounds from an alkaline stream, comprising:
- A) passing a mixed stream comprising the alkaline stream to an oxidation vessel comprising a body and a neck, wherein the body contains one or more packing elements and the neck contains a packing, a distributor, and a mesh;
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- B) passing an oxidized alkaline stream to a separation vessel containing a first chamber and a second chamber wherein the first chamber contains a coated mesh.
An apparatus, comprising:
- A) an oxidation vessel comprises a body and a neck, wherein the body contains one or packing elements and the neck contains a packing, a distributor, and a mesh;
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- B) a separation vessel contains a first chamber and a second chamber wherein the first chamber contains a coated mesh.
A process for oxidizing one or more thiol compounds from an alkaline stream, comprising:
- A) passing the alkaline stream through a pipe at least partially surrounded by a jacket;
- B) passing an oxygen-containing gas to the jacket wherein the oxygen-containing gas passes through the pipe and mixes with the alkaline stream;
- C) passing the mixed stream to an oxidation vessel;
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- D) passing an oxidized alkaline stream to a separation vessel to obtain a regenerated alkaline stream.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.