Method of optimizing heavy crude pipeline transportation
US7757702B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/0391
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Heavy crude transportation optimization method wherein at least one solvent consisting of a petroleum cut is added to said crude. According to the method, the polar component δp of the Hildebrand parameter of the solvent is increased, and the contribution of hydrogen bond δh of the Hildebrand parameter of the solvent is controlled, by adding a predetermined amount of at least one specific additive.
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