Diluted bitumen product water reduction
US11098254B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2300/802
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for processing bitumen froth comprised of bitumen, water and solids to produce a final diluted bitumen product having a reduced water content is provided whereby demulsifier is added to the bitumen froth after a first separation stage and prior to a second separation stage to produce the final diluted bitumen product having reduced water content.
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