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Method for increasing deasphalted oil production

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6412198
A method for increasing the production of deasphalted oil is described. The method comprises passing a hydrocarbon feedstock into a first distillation zone wherein the feedstock is separated into a first distillate and a first residuum. First residuum is passed to a second distillation zone wherein the fraction is separated into a second distillate and a second residuum. Second distillate and residuum are passed to a deasphalting zone and contacted with a solvent to produce a deasphalted oil. This method may produce increased quantities of acceptable quality deasphalted oil where the deasphalting zone is rate-limiting.
Assignee:
Exxon Research and Engineering Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 4522710
OSTI ID:
6412198
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English