Asphaltene conversion, separation, removal and transport preparation for heavy hydrocarbons
US11001760B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10L5/10
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process to convert asphaltenes found in heavy hydrocarbon sources, remove the converted solid asphaltene portion from the hydrocarbon source at operating conditions and to prepare the separated solid asphaltenes for easier handling, storage or bulk transport, with a minimal amount of heavy hydrocarbon remaining with the asphaltenes to serve as an inherent binder for larger and robust formed solid asphaltene pieces.
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