Process for treating aged crude oil residue

Details Process for treating aged crude oil residue Process for treating aged crude oil residue

2006-12-21

2011-12-13

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

Mineral oils: processes and products

Refining

Gum or gum former removal

C208S044000, C208S179000, C507S220000, C516S183000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08075763

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a process for the treatment of crude oil or aged crude oil residue comprising the steps of (a) contacting the oil or residue with a phenol resin and with a diluent, to provide a diluted phenol resin treated oil or residue; and (b) optionally removing solid material from the diluted phenol resin treated oil or residue.

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