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Systems and methods for recovering hydrocarbons

US9120979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2015
Grant dateSep 1, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G27/12
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for recovering hydrocarbons from an aqueous hydrocarbonaceous slurry comprises pumping a mixture of the slurry and an oxidizing agent through a conduit, wherein the conduit comprises a plurality of stationary interior projections defining a non-linear path through the conduit, and thereby agitating the mixture to release the hydrocarbons from the slurry; and separating the hydrocarbons from the slurry.

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