Abstract: The present invention concerns the elimination of heavy metals, in particular mercury and possibly arsenic and lead, present in a gaseous or liquid effluent by means of a capture mass comprising a support essentially based on alumina obtained by the gel method and at least one element selected from the group constituted by copper, molybdenum, tungsten, iron, nickel and cobalt. The invention is advantageously applicable to the treatment of gas of industrial origin, synthesis gas, natural gas, gas phase condensates and liquid hydrocarbon feeds.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the elimination of heavy metals, in particular mercury and possibly arsenic and lead, present in a dry or moist gaseous effluent (1) by means of a capture mass (2) comprising a porous support at least part of which is of low mesoporosity and an active phase based on sulphur. The invention is advantageously applicable to the treatment of gas of industrial origin, synthesis gas or natural gas.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the elimination of heavy metals, in particular mercury and possibly arsenic and lead, present in a gaseous or liquid effluent by means of a capture mass comprising a support essentially based on alumina obtained by the gel method and at least one element selected from the group constituted by copper, molybdenum, tungsten, iron, nickel and cobalt. The invention is advantageously applicable to the treatment of gas of industrial origin, synthesis gas, natural gas, gas phase condensates and liquid hydrocarbon feeds.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the elimination of heavy metals, in particular mercury and possibly arsenic and lead, present in a dry or moist gaseous effluent (1) by means of a capture mass (2) comprising a porous support at least part of which is of low mesoporosity and an active phase based on sulphur. The invention is advantageously applicable to the treatment of gas of industrial origin, synthesis gas or natural gas.

Abstract: The invention describes an improved process for deep desulfurization of a gas-oil-type hydrocarbon fraction that comprises a catalytic hydrodesulfurization unit that is preceded by a unit for adsorption of the nitrogen compounds that inhibit the hydrodesulfurization reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of thermally-integrated hydrogen from a liquid hydrocarbon feedstock that contains sulfur-containing compounds that comprise at least one stage for heating the liquid hydrocarbon feedstock by indirect heat exchange with a hot stream, a stage for desulfurizing the heated hydrocarbon feedstock, a stage for evaporating the desulfurized hydrocarbon feedstock by indirect heat exchange with the hot stream that exits from the autothermal reformer, a stage for autothermal reforming of the hydrocarbon feedstock, and a stage wherein the carbon monoxide content in the hydrogen-rich gas that is produced is reduced in a reactor for converting carbon monoxide with water. The invention also relates to the hydrogen production installation that corresponds to this process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a treatment process of a sulphur-containing hydrocarbon fraction, comprising the following steps: a) a hydrodesulphurization step of said hydrocarbon fraction to produce a sulphur-depleted effluent, consisting of passing the hydrocarbon fraction mixed with hydrogen over at least one hydrodesulphurization catalyst. b) a step of separation of the partially desulphurized hydrocarbon fraction from the hydrogen introduced in excess, as well as the H2S formed in step a). c) a step of collecting both mercaptans and thiophenic compounds, consisting of placing the partially desulphurized hydrocarbon fraction originating in step b) in contact with an adsorbent comprising at least one element chosen from the group constituted by the elements of groups VIII, IB, IIB and IVA, the adsorbent being used in reduced form in the absence of hydrogen at a temperature above 40° C., the metal content in the reduced form of the adsorbent being above 25% by weight.

Abstract: The invention describes an improved process for deep desulfurization of a gas-oil-type hydrocarbon fraction that comprises a catalytic hydrodesulfurization unit that is preceded by a unit for adsorption of the nitrogen compounds that inhibit the hydrodesulfurization reaction.

Abstract: A process for reducing the quantity of sulphur present in a hydrocarbon feed such as a gasoline or a gas oil, comprises: d) bringing said feed containing sulphur-containing compounds into contact with an adsorbent having a selectivity for sulphur-containing compounds under conditions for producing, at the outlet from the contact zone, a desulphurized effluent which is collected, said adsorption being carried out in the liquid phase or in the gas phase; e) gas phase desorption of the sulphur-containing compounds present on said adsorbent using a hydrogen-containing gaseous fluid derived from a hydrodesulphurization zone to obtain a gaseous effluent comprising hydrogen and desorbed sulphur-containing compounds; sending the gaseous effluent from step b) to said hydrodesulphurization zone and desulphurizing it therein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the desulfurization of gasolines comprising a stage for fractionation of said gasoline into a light fraction that comprises thiophenic compounds such as thiophene or methylthiophenes, and a heavy fraction that concentrates the heaviest aromatic sulfur-containing compounds. The heavy fraction is treated by hydrodesulfurization, while the light fraction is brought into contact with a solid adsorbent that makes it possible to eliminate at least partially said light thiophenic compounds, whereby said adsorbent solid is regenerated by a flow internal to the process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of thermally-integrated hydrogen from a liquid hydrocarbon feedstock that contains sulfur-containing compounds that comprise at least one stage for heating the liquid hydrocarbon feedstock by indirect heat exchange with a hot stream, a stage for desulfurizing the heated hydrocarbon feedstock, a stage for evaporating the desulfurized hydrocarbon feedstock by indirect heat exchange with the hot stream that exits from the autothermal reformer, a stage for autothermal reforming of the hydrocarbon feedstock, and a stage wherein the carbon monoxide content in the hydrogen-rich gas that is produced is reduced in a reactor for converting carbon monoxide with water. The invention also relates to the hydrogen production installation that corresponds to this process.

Abstract: The invention describes the application of caesium-exchanged X, Y or LSX type faujasite zeolites for intense desulphurization of FCC gasoline, and to a method for preparing said zeolites.

Abstract: The invention relates to a treatment process of a sulphur-containing hydrocarbon fraction, comprising the following steps: a) a hydrodesulphurization step of said hydrocarbon fraction to produce a sulphur-depleted effluent, consisting of passing said hydrocarbon fraction mixed with hydrogen over at least one hydrodesulphurization catalyst. b) a step of separation of the partially desulphurized hydrocarbon fraction from the hydrogen introduced in excess, as well as the H2S formed in step a). c) a step of collecting the sulphurous compounds, consisting of placing the partially desulphurized hydrocarbon fraction originating in step b) in contact with an adsorbent comprising at least one element chosen from the group constituted by the elements of groups VIII, IB, IIB and IVA, the adsorbent being used in reduced form in the absence of hydrogen at a temperature above 40° C., the metal content in the reduced form of the adsorbent being above 25% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the desulfurization of gasolines comprising a stage for fractionation of said gasoline into a light fraction that comprises thiophenic compounds such as thiophene or methylthiophenes, and a heavy fraction that concentrates the heaviest aromatic sulfur-containing compounds. The heavy fraction is treated by hydrodesulfurization, while the light fraction is brought into contact with a solid adsorbent that makes it possible to eliminate at least partially said light thiophenic compounds, whereby said adsorbent solid is regenerated by a flow internal to the process.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for desulphurizing gasoline comprising a step for fractionating said gasoline under conditions in which a light fraction comprising the lightest thiophene compounds such as thiophene or methylthiophenes and a heavy fraction concentrating the heaviest aromatic sulphur-containing compounds are obtained. Said heavy fraction is treated by hydrodesulphurization, while the light fraction is brought into contact with a solid adsorbant to eliminate at least a portion of said light thiophene compounds.

Abstract: The invention describes the application of caesium-exchanged X, Y or LSX type faujasite zeolites for intense desulphurization of FCC gasoline, and to a method for preparing said zeolites.

Abstract: The invention describes a process for deep desulfurization of a gas oil-type hydrocarbon fraction by adsorption in the presence of hydrogen on a solid that contains zinc oxide and a promoter in oxide form. Said adsorbent solid is regenerated by a controlled combustion with dilute air.

Abstract: The invention describes a process for desulphurizing a gas oil type hydrocarbon cut by adsorption to obtain a desulphurized effluent containing less than 10 ppm by weight in a yield of more than 95% by weight. Said process comprises a step for simulated moving bed adsorption of sulphur-containing compounds in the feed, a raffinate distillation step and an extract distillation step.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for desulphurizing gasoline comprising a step for fractionating said gasoline under conditions in which a light fraction comprising the lightest thiophene compounds such as thiophene or methylthiophenes and a heavy fraction concentrating the heaviest aromatic sulphur-containing compounds are obtained. Said heavy fraction is treated by hydrodesulphurization, while the light fraction is brought into contact with a solid adsorbant to eliminate at least a portion of said light thiophene compounds.

Abstract: A process for purification by adsorption of a hydrocarbon feedstock that uses a novel adsorption agent is described. This adsorption agent is a spent solid adsorbent that has been used in a first application of catalytic treatment of hydrocarbon feedstocks, or of adsorption, and whose adsorption or catalytic performance levels are degraded such that its use for the first application has become impossible. The use of this spent solid adsorbent for the purification of hydrocarbon feedstocks by adsorption does not require specific treatment in advance, in particular not heat treatment.