Abstract: A method for the removal of hydrogen sulphide from a hydrocarbon-water mixture. The method utilizes a sulphite or a bisulphite, preferably ammonium bisulphite. It may be added as a salt or in solution. It is used in amounts by weight of from 2:1 salt: hydrogen sulphide.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 23, 1994
Date of Patent:
February 11, 1997
Assignees:
William Blythe Limited, Blacksmith Chemical Services