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Recovery and treatment of viscous petroleum emulsions

US4464057A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 1982
Grant dateAug 7, 1984
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D17/047
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus for use in the treatment and recovery of viscous petroleum emulsions comprises a leaktight chamber in which a reduced pressure is established, the chamber having an inlet connected to a feedpipe for sucking up emulsion. A mixer is connected on the feedpipe and a demulsifier is supplied to the mixer simultaneously with the emulsion so that the emulsion mixed with demulsifier is fed to the chamber.

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