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Process for treating heavy oils

US8871081B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Fractal Systems, Inc. · CA

Inventors

Michel Chornet · Sherwood Park, CA
Esteban Chornet · Sherbrooke, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 23, 2011
Grant date	Oct 28, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 23, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02P30/20
WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for treating a heavy oil which comprises subjecting a heavy oil to cavitation to reduce the viscosity of the heavy oil. The treated heavy oil, which has a reduced viscosity and specific gravity, thus is more pumpable and transportable, which facilitates further processing. The treated heavy oil also can be fractionated with less severity than untreated heavy oil.

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