Method and apparatus for improving a hydrocarbon feed
US9771524B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2219/24
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods for upgrading a hydrocarbon feed are disclosed. The methods include a hydrocarbon feed having an insolubility number, Ifeed, with at least a first fluid to form a fluid-feed mixture; and inducing a centrifugal force to the fluid-feed mixture sufficient to form at least a higher density portion and a lower density portion, said lower density portion having an insolubility number, ILD, wherein ILD/Ifeed≦0.95. Methods and apparatus for hydroprocessing the treated feed and blending with a fuel oil blend-stock are also described.
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