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Upgrading heavy oil

US5055179A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 1989
Grant dateOct 8, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G9/007
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Heavy crude oils are upgraded thermally in the presence of water and a polyhydroxy metal bentonite in an autoclave, particularly at a temperature of about 200.degree. to about 300.degree. C.

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