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Process for deasphalting a hydrocarbon charge containing asphaltenes

US4715946A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 1986
Grant dateDec 29, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2006

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

Abstract

Process for deasphalting a hydrocarbon charge by means of a deasphalting solvent. The charge (1) is introduced, at 100.degree.-200.degree. C., in admixture with a deasphalting solvent (3and 4), into a settler (7). The deasphalted oil (24) is separated from the solvent (23). Asphalt (9) is washed in a column and then separated from the washing liquid (21).

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