Methods for separating light fractions from hydrocarbon feedstock
US10787616B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2300/4068
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for facile separation of lighter hydrocarbon fractions from the heavier fractions of hydrocarbon oil feedstocks is disclosed, which utilizes novel sparging and reverse distillation techniques. The present invention can be utilized for the facile “topping” of crude oil extracted on-site. Moreover, while heavier hydrocarbon fractions may be shipped to refineries for further processing, this invention will also prove useful for quick separation of light fractions produced by cracking processes off-site.
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