Fractionation of heavy hydrocarbon process material
US4502944A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 1982 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G21/28
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of separating a process material comprising oils, resins and asphaltenes into at least three fractions. The process material is mixed in a mixing zone with a solvent selected from the group consisting of paraffinic hydrocarbons having between about 3 and about 8 carbon atoms. The process material-solvent mixture is introduced into a first separation zone to form an asphaltene-rich first heavy fraction and a resin-rich intermediate fraction, separated by a first liquid-liquid interface, and to form a first light fraction, rich in solvent and oils, separated from the intermediate fraction by a second liquid-liquid interface. The first heavy fraction and the intermediate fraction are withdrawn from the first separation zone. The first light fraction is introduced into a second separation zone to separate a second heavy fraction, rich in oils, and a second light fraction, rich in solvent.
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