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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 03, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 31, 2009
Manuel Chirinos, Edo. Miranda, VE;
Galanda Morfes, Edo. Miranda, VE;
Mariángel Alvarez, Edo. Miranda, VE;
Félix Silva, Edo. Miranda, VE;
Manuel Chirinos, Edo. Miranda, VE;
Galanda Morfes, Edo. Miranda, VE;
Mariángel Alvarez, Edo. Miranda, VE;
Félix Silva, Edo. Miranda, VE;
Intevep, S.A., Caracas, VE;
Abstract
A continuous process for upgrading a heavy hydrocarbon includes the steps of: obtaining a heavy hydrocarbon; heating the heavy hydrocarbon; contacting the heavy hydrocarbon with a solvent at upgrading conditions so as to produce a first product comprising a mixture of upgraded hydrocarbon and solvent and a second product comprising asphaltene waste and water; continuously feeding the first product and the second product to a first separator; heating the first product; and continuously feeding the first product to a second separator to separate the upgraded hydrocarbon from the solvent. A system is also provided.