Process for the production of shale oil from oil shales

Details Process for the production of shale oil from oil shales Process for the production of shale oil from oil shales

1978-07-21

1980-03-04

Levine, Herbert

Mineral oils: processes and products

Products and compositions

Lubricating oils

48197R, 201 16, 201 43, C10G 102

Patent

active

041916301

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a continuous process to produce shale oil from oil shales. It comprises an improvement, the purpose of which is to remove relatively small and up to substantial amounts of the water present as steam; and to prevent pitch formation, and "stickiness" in a second or retorting stage of the process, carried out at a much higher temperature.
The first step may consist of a fixed vertical vessel in one aspect of the process or alternately a much smaller rotating horizontal vessel than that used in the second step of the process. The first step is conducted at a temperature from ambient, preferably 212.degree. F. up to 550.degree. F. The second or retorting step is conducted at 800.degree. F. to 1000.degree. F. Indirect heating of the oil shales is employed in all cases.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3481720 (1969-12-01), Bennett
patent: 3484364 (1969-12-01), Hemminger
patent: 3691056 (1972-09-01), Barney et al.
patent: 3925190 (1975-12-01), Whitcombe et al.
patent: 4105536 (1978-08-01), Morrell

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Process for the production of shale oil from oil shales does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Process for the production of shale oil from oil shales, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Process for the production of shale oil from oil shales will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2038982