Overland petroleum processor and process

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A mobile petroleum processor is disposed on a plurality of railroad cars. It includes a modular crude fractionating unit comprised of a plurality of modules each on a separate car. The modules are interconnected by piping and electrical conduits having swivel points. The unit also includes a moldular crude tower separated into a number of vessels each conforming with freight restrictions. The device also includes a utility generation module and a control module. The process of operating the module is also disclosed. The invention shortens the turnaround time in transforming crude to final products and reduces transportation costs.