Abstract: A method and apparatus for degasification of Claus-derived sulfur by the use of gas-liquid eductor using the liquid sulfur as the ejector motive force and ambient sweep air as the active degassing agent combined with a static mixer and packed bed for promoting the intimate contact of the air and the sulfur.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 21, 2010
Date of Patent:
December 27, 2011
Assignee:
KPS Technology & Engineering LLC
Inventors:
Mark R. Tonjes, David K. Stevens, Lindsay D. Dreitzler, Alan D. Mosher
Abstract: An improved method and consolidated apparatus for recovery of sulfur from acid gases using the modified-Claus process and Claus tail gas treating process of the hydrogenation/amine absorption type as classically practiced in the oil & gas industry. By implementing innovations to the acid gas processing strategy a wider range of feedstocks can be processed and improved performance is seen when processing conventional feedstocks; in addition, through consolidation and integration of the typical practice an improved apparatus is realized.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 21, 2010
Publication date:
July 14, 2011
Applicant:
KPS TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING LLC
Inventors:
David K. Stevens, Mark R. Tonjes, Lindsay D. Dreitzler, Alan D. Mosher
Abstract: A method and apparatus for degasification of Claus-derived sulfur by the use of gas-liquid eductor using the liquid sulfur as the ejector motive force and ambient sweep air as the active degassing agent combined with a static mixer and packed bed for promoting the intimate contact of the air and the sulfur.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 21, 2010
Publication date:
January 27, 2011
Applicant:
KPS TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING LLC
Inventors:
Mark R. Tonjes, David K. Stevens, Lindsay D. Dreitzler, Alan D. Mosher