Process For Reducing Fouling In The Processing Of Liquid Hydrocarbons
AssigneeClariant Finance (BVI) Limited
InventorsMichael Feustel, Dominko Andrin, Matthias Krull
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Abstract
The present invention relates to the use of a polyester which bears hydroxyl groups and is preparable by polycondensation of a polyol containing two primary OH groups and at least one secondary OH group with a dicarboxylic acid or anhydride thereof or ester thereof bearing a C16- to C400-alkyl radical or a C16- to C400-alkenyl radical as an antifoulant in the thermal treatment of liquid hydrocarbon media in the temperature range from 100 to 550 DEG C.
Claims27
The use of a polyester which bears hydroxyl groups and is preparable by polycondensation of a polyol containing two primary OH groups and at least one secondary OH group with a dicarboxylic acid or anhydride thereof or ester thereof which bears a C16- to C400-alkyl radical or a C16- to C400-alkenyl radical as an antifoulant in the thermal treatment of liquid hydrocarbon media within the temperature range from 100 to 550° C.
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