Method and systems for transporting bitumen in solidified form
US10100257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L2555/86
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A solid bitumen pellet, including a mixture of bitumen and an additive, where the additive operates to increase the viscosity of the mixture. Optionally, the pellet includes a protective shell.
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