Method for creating crude oil synthesized fluid having surfactant and demulsification properties
US12104126B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2023 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2300/805
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A high voltage discharge generating a plasma wave front is disposed within a headspace over an oil-containing liquid in order to create various chemical changes within the headspace, and ultimately within the liquid in order to inactivate various microbes, synthesize new chemicals, speed separation of a mixture, and aid in oil extraction. Such a discharge may be repeated at an optimum duration and duty-cycle to maximize the chemical effects of the non-equilibrium plasma at a substantially lower temperature than for an equilibrium plasma.
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