Method for generating steam
CA 1099602 A · Owner: Texaco Canada Inc. · Inventors: Redford, David A.
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METHOD FOR GENERATING STEAM, (D#73,500-RCA-40-F) ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE, Disclosed is a method for generating steam from water containing high concentrations of particulate matter such as silt, clay, etc. without the need for filtering and otherwise treating the water prior to generation of steam therefrom, especially useful for use in a viscous oil recovery process. The method comprises introducing solid particulate materials such as coarse sand etc. into a, thermal cracking unit such as for example, that is used in, the Lurgi-Ruhrgas process. The solids are heated to a temperature of at least 1400°F, and on contacting the crude cause cracking of the viscous crude into lighter …
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- Granted April 21, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 21, 1998.
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