APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING SULPHUR FROM HYDROCARBON FUEL

摘要

The invention concerns an apparatus for removing sulphur from a hydrocarbon fuel. The invention is characterized in that it comprises a combustion reactor (3) and a sulphur trap (4), wherein said combustion reactor (3) is adapted to operate with an air-to-fuel ratio below 1 and in the presence of steam, and wherein said sulphur trap (4) is located downstream the combustion reactor (3) and adapted to remove sulphur compounds formed in the combustion reactor (3).