Method of optimizing heavy crude transportation by...

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2011-01-04

2011-01-04

Hill, Jr., Robert J (Department: 1797)

Fluid handling

Processes

Affecting flow by the addition of material or energy

C137S014000, C208S370000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07861737

ABSTRACT:
Heavy crude transportation optimization method wherein at least one solvent is added to said crude. According to the method, a predetermined amount of dimethyl ether (DME) is added under pressure so as to adjust the viscosity of the crude.

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