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Pyrolysis tar upgrading

US10968404B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2017
Grant dateApr 6, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G2300/4018
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process id disclosed for upgrading tars, typically those resulting from hydrocarbon refining processes, to products suitable for other uses, such as blending with other hydrocarbons to provide low-sulfur fuel oils or Emission Control Area-acceptable fuels. A low-sulfur hydrocarbon product obtained from the process is also disclosed.

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