 | Shell Canada's focus on research and development has resulted in a number of innovations, including the creation of the patented Shell Claus Offgas Treating (SCOT) process. The design of these units sweetens raw sour gas, while enabling the recovery of a minimum of 99.8 percent of the sulphur from the gas processed. This innovation has allowed Shell to be a world leader in the reduction of sulphur dioxide emissions. |
Collaborative Research: The Shell Canada group is committed to exploring alternative uses for sulphur. We have played a founding role in both Alberta Sulphur Research, as well as in The Sulphur Institute (TSI) of Washington D.C., an industry consortium focussing on researching and developing progressive uses of sulphur. Shell also maintains an ongoing close working relationship with the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC). These organizations have established a responsible approach for developing enhanced sulphur applications. Decades of sulphur plant operations and technical experience combined with our involvement in these organizations have enhanced Shell's own expertise enabling us to assist our customers with almost any sulphur issue. Please take the time to view these sulphur research sites (these links open in a new window). Sodium Lauryl Sufate (SLS): Shell supported Alberta Sulphur Research Limited in its development of a biocide called Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), which is used to prevent the formation of sulfuric acid during shipment of sulphur. SLS is sprayed onto the sulphur prior to shipment to kill acid-generating bacteria, which inhibits the development of sulfuric acid.
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