Patents Represented by Attorney James J. O'Loughin
  • Patent number: 5250083
    Abstract: A process for the partial oxidation of a sulfur- and silicate-containing carbonaceous fuel to produce a synthesis gas with reduced sulfur content which comprises partially oxidizing said fuel at a temperature in the range of 1900.degree.-2600.degree. F. in the presence of a temperature moderator, an oxygen-containing gas and a sulfur capture additive which comprises a calcium-containing compound portion, a sodium-containing compound portion, and a fluoride-containing compound portion to produce a synthesis gas comprising H.sub.2 and CO with a reduced sulfur content and a molten slag which comprises (1) a sulfur-containing sodium-calcium-fluoride silicate phase; and (2) a sodium-calcium sulfide phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventors: James K. Wolfenbarger, Mitri S. Najjar