Particulates and iron cyanide complex removal
AssigneeShell Oil Company
InventorDaniel C. Baker
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Abstract
A process for the removal of cyanide complex or complexes from synthesis gas streams also containing residual iron containing particulate matter is disclosed, the process being characterized by scrubbing of the synthesis gas stream with water or an aqueous stream, removal of absorbed HCN, if any, from solution used in scrubbing, and contact of substantially HCN-free scrubbing solution with a polysulfide reactant at temperatures of from 110.degree. C. to 180.degree. C.
Claims8
A process for scrubbing a synthesis gas stream containing residual amounts of iron containing particulate solids and minor amounts of HCN comprising
- (a) contacting said synthesis gas stream with water in a contact zone and removing the particulate solids from the synthesis gas stream, producing an aqueous mixture containing solids and iron cyanide complex or complexes;
- (b) contacting mixture from step (a) with a member selected from ammonium polysulfide, sodium polysulfide, and mixtures thereof, at a temperature of from 110.degree. C. to 180.degree. C., in a contacting zone and converting iron cyanide complex or complexes in said mixture and producing a mixture having a substantially reduced iron cyanide complex or complexes content.
A process for scrubbing a synthesis gas stream containing residual amounts of iron containing particulate solids and minor amounts of HCN comprising
- (a) contacting said synthesis gas stream with water in a contact zone and removing the particulate solids from the synthesis gas stream, producing an aqueous mixture containing solids, dissolved HCN, and iron cyanide complex or complexes;
- (b) stripping mixture from step a) to removed absorbed HCN, producing a mixture having substantially reduced HCN content;
- (c) contacting mixture having substantially reduced HCN content from step (b) with a member selected from ammonium polysulfide, sodium polysulfide, and mixtures thereof, at a temperature of from 110.degree. C. to 180.degree. C., in a contacting zone and converting iron cyanide complex or complexes in said mixture and producing a mixture having a substantially reduced iron cyanide complex or complexes content.
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