SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING ORGANIC SULFUR COMPONENTS IN HYDROCARBON FUELS

摘要

The present invention includes systems and methods of treating a hydrocarbon fuel to reduce organic sulfur components so as to be amenable to small-scale and/or field-based applications. Embodiments of the invention involve the performance of a vapor-phase hydrodesulfurization operation using steam reformate. The steam reformate is a hydrogen source for the hydrodesulfurization and is provided by an integrated steam reformer.