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Method for removing H2S and CO2 from crude and gas streams

  • US 6,447,577 B1
  • Filed: 02/23/2001
  • Issued: 09/10/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/23/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for removing at least one contaminant selected from the group consisting of H2S and CO2 from hydrocarbon streams, comprising the steps of:

  • providing a stream of hydrocarbon containing said at least one contaminant; and

    positioning metal-containing nanoparticles in a subterranean location said stream, said metal-containing nanoparticles being selected from the group consisting of metal oxides, metal hydroxides and combinations thereof, whereby said nanoparticles adsorb said at least one contaminant from said stream.

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