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2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Hill, Jr., Robert J (Department: 1774)

Mineral oils: processes and products

Chemical conversion of hydrocarbons

With prevention or removal of deleterious carbon...

C208S018000, C208S019000

Reexamination Certificate

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07901564

ABSTRACT:
Atmospheric and/or vacuum resid fractions of a high solvency dispersive power (HSDP) crude oil are added to a blend of crude oil to prevent fouling of crude oil refinery equipment and to perform on-line cleaning of fouled refinery equipment. The HSDP resid fractions dissolve asphaltene precipitates and maintain suspension of inorganic particulates before coking affects heat exchange surfaces.

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