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Separation of hydrocarbonaceous substances from mineral solids

US3941679A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 1974
Grant dateMar 2, 1976
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Expiry dateApr 12, 1994

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G1/04
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of and apparatus for separating hydrocarbonaceous substances from mineral solids with which they are mixed, in situ or after they have been removed from the geological formation in which they occur. A solvent extraction technique is employed; and trichlorofluoromethane is used as, or a major constituent of, the extraction solvent.

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