Answer to Question #323082 in Inorganic Chemistry for yilkal

Question

why refining processes are carried out in fuel to remove sulfur and sulfur compound prior to their use

Answer 1

The purpose of sulfur removal is to reduce emissions of sulfur oxides into the atmosphere, which are formed when sulfur compounds are burned. Sulfur also needs to be removed, as it is a poison to catalysts in oil refining processes. The removal of sulfur leads to an improvement in the quality of commercial fuels