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Kinetic oil processing system

US11884889B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 2021
Grant dateJan 30, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G2300/4012
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A system for purifying petroleum or oil shale is provided. The system includes a pressurized cracking tank configured to receive petroleum or crushed oil shale; and a rotary kiln configured to receive product from the pressurized cracking tank. A method of processing petroleum or oil shale is also provided. The method includes feeding the petroleum or the oil shale into a pressurized cracking tank; heating the petroleum or the oil shale to withdraw oil vapors containing hydrocarbons; and feeding the petroleum or the oil shale from the pressurized cracking tank into a rotating kiln.

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