Method of transporting viscous hydrocarbons

Details Method of transporting viscous hydrocarbons Method of transporting viscous hydrocarbons

1979-02-22

1981-01-27

Guynn, Herbert B.

Fluid handling

Processes

Affecting flow by the addition of material or energy

252 855R, 252312, F17D 117

Patent

active

042469201

ABSTRACT:
An improvement in the method of transporting viscous hydrocarbons through pipes is disclosed. Briefly, the improvement comprises adding water, certain specific surfactants and a basic material to the hydrocarbon. The resulting emulsion has a much lower viscosity and is more easily transported.

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