Processes and systems for improvement of heavy crude oil using induction heating
US11084984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2300/4037
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention include a novel continuous or semi-continuous process which results in the partial or total improvement of heavy oil. The improvement of the heavy oil is a result of thermally heating the oil at an interval where visbreaking occurs, thereby reducing a viscosity of the heavy oil. The core of the heating step occurs through a heating apparatus of the packed bed type including superparamagnetic, paramagnetic, and/or magnetic materials.
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