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Catalytic reduction of acidity of crude oils in the absence of hydrogen

US5871636A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 1997
Grant dateFeb 16, 1999
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G45/28
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for reducing the acidity of acidic crude oils by contacting the crude oil with a hydrotreating catalyst in the absence of hydrogen.

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