Oxidizer and oxidation process for a desulphurization process
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1. An oxidizer for liquid redox catalyst solutions comprising, in combination, the following:
- a. a housing having first and second ends and a cross-sectional area defining an interior portion;
b. a bundle of hollow fibers having a cross-sectional area and an adjustably supported length within the interior portion of the housing, where each fiber has an internal passage that is accessed through first and second openings;
c. a liquid inlet port located on either the first end of the housing and an outlet port located on the second end of the housing;
d. at least one gas inlet located on either the first or second end of the housing and in fluid communication with either the first or second openings of the bundle of hollow fibers; and
e. a means for adjusting the length of the bundle of hollow fibers.
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Abstract
An improved oxidizer for liquid reduction-oxidation desulphurization processes uses a hollow fiber membrane contactor. A pressurized, oxygen containing gas stream is introduced into the interior of the hollow fiber membrane while a liquid reduction-oxidation catalyst solution contacts the exterior of the membrane. Oxygen diffuses through the membrane into the liquid reduction-oxidation catalyst solution whereby the solution is oxidized and can be recycled for further us in a desulphurization process.
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11 Claims
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1. An oxidizer for liquid redox catalyst solutions comprising, in combination, the following:
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a. a housing having first and second ends and a cross-sectional area defining an interior portion; b. a bundle of hollow fibers having a cross-sectional area and an adjustably supported length within the interior portion of the housing, where each fiber has an internal passage that is accessed through first and second openings; c. a liquid inlet port located on either the first end of the housing and an outlet port located on the second end of the housing; d. at least one gas inlet located on either the first or second end of the housing and in fluid communication with either the first or second openings of the bundle of hollow fibers; and e. a means for adjusting the length of the bundle of hollow fibers. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system for oxidizing a liquid reduction-oxidation catalyst solution comprising,
a. a source of pressurized, oxygen containing gas; -
b. a hollow fiber membrane oxidizer in fluid communication with the source of pressurized oxygen containing gas; and c. an absorber vessel in fluid communication with the hollow fiber membrane. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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