Options for Sulfur Compounds Extracton from Hydrocarbon Feed
Different improving methods of hydrocarbon feed stabilization with following concentration and extraction of sulfur compounds for further production of commercial products on their basis reviewed. The analysis of the feedstock, potential content of initial components and possible rational processing options performed. Using computer modeling different options of sulfur compounds concentration in hydrocarbon fractions were calculated and technical and economical evaluation was given for them. The proposed options allow to solve problems of maximum mercaptan extraction from hydrocarbon feed, allow to increase the competitiveness of sulfur compounds in domestic and foreign markets, and also decrease the amount of harmful emissions into the atmosphere.