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Integrated process for treatment and gasification of bituminous feedstocks by chemical looping combustion

US9109167B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2011
Grant dateAug 18, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E20/34
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The object of the invention is a process for treating bituminous feedstocks wherein the energy required to separate the organic and mineral fractions of said bituminous feedstocks in a treatment unit powered by hot water is provided by chemical looping combustion (CLC).

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