Mineral oils: processes and products – Tar sand treatment with liquid
Patent
1995-05-18
1999-03-02
Myers, Helane
Mineral oils: processes and products
Tar sand treatment with liquid
208309, 208 48R, C10G 104
Patent
active
058765921
ABSTRACT:
A paraffinic solvent is mixed with bitumen froth containing water and solids. Sufficient solvent is added to induce inversion when the mixture is subjected to gravity or centrifugal forces. The emulsion reports to the water phase and a dry bitumen product is obtained.
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Long Yi-Cheng
Tipman Robert N.
Alberta Energy Co., Ltd.
Canadian Occidental Petroleum Ltd.
Esso Resources Canada Limited
Gulf Canada Resources Limited
HBOG-Oil Sands Limited
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