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Solvent extraction process

US5009772A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 1989
Grant dateApr 23, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2009

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

Abstract

A solvent extraction process for separating a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock material into its various component parts. The process comprises the utilization of pressure reduction to enhance the separation and recovery of a deasphalted oil product comprising substantially the lower molecular weight hydrocarbon components present in the original heavy hydrocarbon feedstock material.

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