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Process for upgrading a hydrocarbon fraction

US3989618A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 1974
Grant dateNov 2, 1976
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Expiry dateMay 31, 1994

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G1/083
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for upgrading a hydrocarbon fraction by contacting the hydrocarbon fraction with a dense-water-containing fluid at a temperature in the range of from about 600.degree. F. to about 900.degree. F. in the absence of an externally supplied catalyst and hydrogen and of pretreatment of the hydrocarbon fraction.

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