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Antifoam to achieve high conversion in hydroconversion of heavy oils

US4969988A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 1989
Grant dateNov 13, 1990
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D19/0409
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the conversion of a heavy hydrocarbon oil in the presence of hydrogen and a catalyst or additive is described. It is shown that conversion can be increased by injecting an anti-foaming agent or a solution of anti-foaming agent in light oil into the reactor. Significantly better results are obtained when the anti-foam or the solution of anti-foam is injected directly into the top section of the reactor.

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