View source for 17946145. Co-production of Hydrogen and Sulfuric Acid by Partial Oxidation of Sulfur simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)

=Co-production of Hydrogen and Sulfuric Acid by Partial Oxidation of Sulfur=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Saudi Arabian Oil Company|Saudi Arabian Oil Company]]


[[Category:Saudi Arabian Oil Company]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Guillaume Robert Jean-Francois Raynel of Dhahran (SA)|Guillaume Robert Jean-Francois Raynel of Dhahran (SA)]][[Category:Guillaume Robert Jean-Francois Raynel of Dhahran (SA)]]

==Co-production of Hydrogen and Sulfuric Acid by Partial Oxidation of Sulfur - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17946145 titled 'Co-production of Hydrogen and Sulfuric Acid by Partial Oxidation of Sulfur

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes a system and method for producing hydrogen by converting sulfur vapor and oxygen gas into sulfur monoxide, then converting the sulfur monoxide and water into hydrogen gas and sulfur dioxide, and condensing sulfur vapor into liquid sulfur for collection.

* Converting sulfur vapor and oxygen gas into sulfur monoxide in a first zone of a furnace
* Injecting water into a second zone of the furnace
* Converting the sulfur monoxide and water in the second zone into hydrogen gas and sulfur dioxide
* Discharging furnace exhaust gas (including the hydrogen gas) from the furnace
* Condensing sulfur vapor in the furnace exhaust gas into liquid sulfur in a condenser downstream of the furnace
* Discharging the liquid sulfur from the condenser to a vessel

== Potential Applications ==
The technology can be applied in industries requiring hydrogen gas production, such as fuel cells, ammonia production, and chemical manufacturing.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology provides a more efficient and environmentally friendly method for producing hydrogen gas compared to traditional methods, reducing emissions and waste.

== Benefits ==
The system offers a cost-effective and sustainable way to produce hydrogen gas, utilizing sulfur vapor and water to generate a valuable resource while minimizing environmental impact.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
"Revolutionizing Hydrogen Production: Sustainable and Efficient Method for Industrial Use"

== Possible Prior Art ==
There may be prior art related to hydrogen production methods using different chemical reactions or processes, but specific examples are not provided in the patent application.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

== How does this technology compare to other hydrogen production methods in terms of efficiency and cost-effectiveness? ==
This article does not provide a direct comparison with other hydrogen production methods, leaving uncertainty about the technology's advantages over existing processes.

== What are the potential limitations or challenges in implementing this system on an industrial scale? ==
The patent application does not address any potential obstacles or scalability issues that may arise when implementing this system in large-scale industrial operations, leaving room for further exploration and analysis.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A system and method for producing hydrogen, including converting sulfur vapor and oxygen gas in a first zone of furnace into sulfur monoxide, injecting water into a second zone of the furnace, converting the sulfur monoxide and the water in the second zone into hydrogen gas and sulfur dioxide, discharging furnace exhaust gas (including the hydrogen gas) from the furnace, condensing sulfur vapor in the furnace exhaust gas into liquid sulfur in a condenser (heat exchanger) downstream of the furnace, and discharging the liquid sulfur from the condenser to a vessel.



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