Solids flocculation/agglomeration in solvent extraction of bitumen from oil sand
US12091614B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G1/045
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process and apparatus is provided for flocculating and/or agglomerating oil sand solids during solvent extraction, the process using a mixing tank comprising a vertical baffle-free cylindrical vessel having at least one impeller mounted vertically therein.
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