Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Geochemical – geological – or geothermal exploration – For petroleum oils or carbonaceous minerals
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-29
2007-05-29
Gakh, Yelena G. (Department: 1743)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Geochemical, geological, or geothermal exploration
For petroleum oils or carbonaceous minerals
C436S050000, C436S055000, C436S149000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10374779
ABSTRACT:
Ultrasonic spectroscopy, calorimetry, or thermogravimetric analysis provide measures which correlate with properties of asphaltene complex of petroleum residua which can be used to establish or maintain consistent properties of petroleum residua during blending or to determine immediacy of petroleum residuea to deposition phenomena during pyrolytic thermal treatment.
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Rovani, Jr. Joseph F.
Schabron John F.
Turner Thomas F.
Gakh Yelena G.
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University of Wyoming Research Corporation
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