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Process for improving the deshafting of a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock

US4882035A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 1987
Grant dateNov 21, 1989
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2007

Classification

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

Abstract

A process for improving the deasphalting of a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock with a solvent by subjecting the feedstock to shearing alternatively after and/or before the addition of at least a portion of the solvent to the feedstock is disclosed. Alternative means for effecting the shearing and desired ranges of shear are also disclosed.

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