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Process for solvent deasphalting heavy hydrocarbon fractions

US4440633A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 1982
Grant dateApr 3, 1984
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G21/003
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Heavy hydrocarbon fractions are made free of asphaltenes and/or resins by extraction with a deasphalting solvent in the presence of ultrasonic radiation.

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