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System for upgrading of heavy hydrocarbons

US8277637B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 2007
Grant dateOct 2, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2028

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  • 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 cracked using a fluidized catalytic cracker to provide one or more lighter hydrocarbon products.

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