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US 4,410,432 AGranted
Process for removing hydrogen sulfide from fluids
AssigneeStone & Webster Engineering Corp.
InventorGeorge Domahidy
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Abstract
A process is disclosed for removing hydrogen sulfide from fluid, particularly geothermal steam. Carbonic acid is sprayed into a condenser to inhibit dissolution of hydrogen sulfide into the condensate and maintain the hydrogen sulfide in gaseous form.
Claims6
A process for removing hydrogen sulfide from a fluid comprising the steps of:
- separating the fluid containing hydrogen sulfide into a vapor and a condensate;
- maintaining the condensate in a state that inhibits hydrogen sulfide from dissolving in the condensate by introducing carbonic acid into the condensate;
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- withdrawing the vapor.
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