Desulphurization of Tawke Diesel Fuel by Adsorption on Na-Y Type Zeolite, Local Clay and Active Carbon
Mohammed K. Younis *
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zakho, Iraq
Sherwan Mohammed Simo
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zakho, Iraq
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The removal of sulfur compounds from Tawke diesel fuel is processed by the use of granular Na-Y type zeolite, MOR type zeolite, molecular sieve 3A type, local clay and activated charcoal. The results are characterized by sulfur meter and infrared spectroscopy to improve the results of desulfurization process. It is clear Apparently from our results that the desulfurization by activated charcoal is more efficient than by the clay, zeolite type and almost reach more than 20%.
Keywords: Desulfurization, diesel, adsorptive desulfurization, Na-Y type zeolite, active carbon, clay adsorbent