Recovery of oil from oil shale

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1978-03-27

1979-08-28

Gantz, Delbert E.

Mineral oils: processes and products

Products and compositions

Lubricating oils

208 11LE, C10G 100

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041660226

ABSTRACT:
A process for recovering oil from oil shale containing kerogen which comprises contacting said oil shale with steam having a partial pressure of at least about 600 psia (4.3 MPa) but no greater than about 3000 psia (20.8 MPa) at a reaction temperature ranging from about 300.degree. C. to about 500.degree. C. for a period of time ranging from about 0.5 to about 6 hours.

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