Process and apparatus for improving flow properties of crude petroleum
CA 2617806 C · Owner: Hendrick, Brian Wesley · Inventors: Qafisheh, Jibreel Abdul; Hendrick, Brian Wesley; Mcgehee, James Francis
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A process for improving flow properties of crude may include processing a first crude stream (5) which may in turn include cracking the first crude stream with fresh catalyst to form a cracked stream (53) and spent catalyst. The spent catalyst may be regenerated to form fresh catalyst which may then be recycled. At least part of the cracked stream (53) may be mixed with a second crude stream (499). A ratio of part of the cracked stream to add to the second crude stream may be selected to achieve an API gravity of at least about 18. The first crude stream (5) may be heated and stripped before being cracked.
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- Filed July 21, 2006 and granted January 13, 2015. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended July 21, 2026.
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