Process for partial upgrading of heavy oil
US12037549B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2300/42
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for continuously upgrading heavy oil to produce light hydrocarbon gases which are recycled in the process as a carrier gas used in spark-discharge hydrocarbon cracking within the process. The process also produces light hydrocarbon liquids which are used to upgrade the heavy oil. An apparatus for continuously upgrading heavy oil to produce light hydrocarbon gases which are recycled in the as a carrier gas used in spark-discharge hydrocarbon cracking within the apparatus. The apparatus also produces light hydrocarbon liquids which are used to upgrade the heavy oil.
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