Methods of obtaining a hydrocarbon material from a mined material, and related stabilized emulsions
US9580658B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2300/208
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of obtaining a hydrocarbon material from a mined material comprises forming a colloidal dispersion comprising solid particles and a carrier fluid. The colloidal dispersion is mixed with a mined, hydrocarbon-containing material to form an emulsion stabilized by the solid particles. At least one property of the emulsion is modified to destabilize the emulsion. Additional methods of obtaining a hydrocarbon material from a mined material, and a stabilized emulsion are also described.
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