Heavy oil upgrader
US8048291B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2300/44
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systems and methods for processing one or more hydrocarbons are provided. One or more hydrocarbons can be selectively separated to provide one or more heavy deasphalted oils. At least a portion of the heavy deasphalted oil can be thermally cracked to provide one or more lighter hydrocarbon products.
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