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Process for the treatment of heavy oils using light hydrocarbon components as a diluent

US9260671B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2009
Grant dateFeb 16, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G2300/802
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for the treatment of heavy oils using a catalytic hydrotreating process. More specifically, the invention relates to the presence of light hydrocarbon components in conjunction with the heavy oils for improved treatment of the heavy oils utilizing moderate temperature and pressure.

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