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Process for the further processing of the vacuum distillation residue in a crude oil refinery

US4925558A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 1987
Grant dateMay 15, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D3/12
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The residue or residue fraction left behind during vacuum distillation in a crude oil refinery is further processed, in that it undergoes thin-film short-path distillation at a higher temperature and under a fine vacuum. Raising the temperature leads to a rise in the feed rate and to an improvement in the distillate/residue ratio.

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