Treatment of crude oil fractions, fossil fuels, and products thereof
AssigneePetrosonics, LLC
InventorMark Cullen
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Abstract
In crude oil fractions, fossil fuels, and organic liquids in general in which it is desirable to reduce the levels of sulfur-containing and nitrogen-containing components, the process reduces the level of these compounds via the application of heat, an oxidizing agent and, preferably, sonic energy. The invention is performed either as a continuous process or a batch process, and may further include optional steps of centrifugation or hydrodesulfurization.
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A process for upgrading a crude oil fraction to improve the performance and enhance the utility of the crude oil fraction, said process comprising the step of heating said crude oil fraction in the presence of an oxidizing agent while exposing said crude oil fraction to sonic energy in the absence of an aqueous phase, wherein the sonic energy has a frequency ranging from 2 to 100 kHz, an amplitude displacement ranging from 30 to 120 microns, and a power density ranging from 0.01 watts per cubic centimeter to 100.00 watts per cubic centimeter.
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