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Method for converting heavy oil by means of high asphaltene dispersion

US10647929B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 2017
Grant dateMay 12, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P30/20
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for converting heavy oil by means of high dispersion of asphaltenes, comprising the steps of: preparing a mixture by mixing an amphiphilic additive and the heavy oil; and performing a hydrogenation reaction on the mixture, wherein the amphiphilic additive comprises both a polar group and a nonpolar group.

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