Demulsification of bitumen emulsions using combinations of chemical agents
CA 1208151 A · Owner: Texaco Development Corporation · Inventors: Mccoy, David R.
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DEMULSIFICATION OF BITUMEN EMULSIONS USING COMBINATIONS OF CHEMICAL AGENTS, (D#75 999-F), ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE, A process for recovering bitumen from oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions is disclosed wherein water soluble demulsifiers are used. These demulsifiers are combinations of chemical agents comprising, a) poly(amidoamine) or poly(ester-amine) salts and, b) polycarbonates. To resolve the bituminous petroleum emulsions the process, is carried out between 25 and 160°C wherein the demulsifier of the invention is contacted with the bituminous emulsion. -I-
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- Granted July 22, 1986. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 22, 2003.
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