Process for treating aged crude oil residue
US8075763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2300/802
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a process for the treatment of crude oil or aged crude oil residue comprising the steps of (a) contacting the oil or residue with a phenol resin and with a diluent, to provide a diluted phenol resin treated oil or residue; and (b) optionally removing solid material from the diluted phenol resin treated oil or residue.
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