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Refinery anti-foulant - asphaltene dispersant

US5143594A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 1991
Grant dateSep 1, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L61/04
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An asphalt or asphaltene refinery anti-foulant technique comprising the use in crude oil, or crude oil fraction, streams of alkyl-substituted phenol formaldehyde liquid resins in combination with hydrophilic-lipophilic vinylic polymers. The polymeric anti-foulant is added to asphalt or asphaltene containing crude oil streams to prevent fouling of metallic, or other, i.e. ceramic, surfaces, especially heat transfer surfaces.

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