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Solvent for refining of residues

US4592831A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 1984
Grant dateJun 3, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G21/003
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Solvent refining of a residual oil is accomplished with a refining solvent containing methanol and propanol, preferably isopropanol. The solvent produces high yields of a high quality refined oil, as well as a pumpable pitch fraction.

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