Hydrodesulfurization of characteristic sulfur-containing fractions isolated from vacuum gas oil: Apparent and intrinsic kinetics

Key Points

• Hydrodesulfurization significantly reduces sulfur content in vacuum gas oil fractions, improving fuel purity.
• Key performance metrics demonstrate a reduction from 4.5% to 0.5% sulfur within specific reaction conditions.
• Analysis of reaction pathways across various temperature gradients provided detailed kinetic insights.
• Findings highlight the potential to enhance fuel standards through optimized hydrodesulfurization processes.