Systems and methods for removing elemental sulfur from a hydrocarbon fluid
Systems and methods for removing elemental sulfur from a hydrocarbon fluid using an adsorbent.
1. A method for removing elemental sulfur from a hydrocarbon fluid, comprising:
treating the hydrocarbon fluid with an adsorbent selected from the group consisting of activated alumina, gamma-activated alumina and molecular sieves;
removing a portion of the elemental sulfur from the hydrocarbon fluid; and
regenerating the adsorbent using a circulating gas stream comprising a portion of the hydrocarbon fluid without manufactured hydrogen sulfide.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the elemental sulfur is removed from the portion of the hydrocarbon fluid without manufactured hydrogen sulfide.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adsorbent is positioned within a vessel.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon fluid is treated by moving the hydrocarbon fluid over the adsorbent.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon fluid is treated by moving the adsorbent in the hydrocarbon fluid.