Hydrocarbon treatment process

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9458392
APP PUB NO 20150048006A1
SERIAL NO

14530931

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In a catalytic treatment process, mercaptans in sour hydrocarbon are oxidized to disulfide oils using an aqueous treatment solution containing a chelated polyvalent metal catalyst, alkali metal hydroxide, and the alkali metal salt of at least one alcohol in a non-dispersive mixing apparatus wherein an upgraded hydrocarbon containing the disulfide oils is produced.

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MERICHEM TECHNOLOGIES LLC5450 OLD SPANISH TRAIL HOUSTON TX 77023

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Bincaz, Ignacio C Houston, US 3 46
Hardy, K Michael Humble, US 5 51
Turner, V Keith LaPorte, US 6 86
Varadi, Tom Houston, US 7 58
Zhang, Tiejun Bellaire, US 48 393

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