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Retorting of nuclear chimneys

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6974362

Oil-yielding rubble in a nuclear chimney is preconditioned for retorting by forming a generally vertical column of coke-like rubble therein. The mass of rubble in the chimney is then retorted by introducing a hot heating medium. Hydrocarbons educed from the rubble can be recovered in any suitable manner. (9 claims)

Assignee:
Phillips Petroleum Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 3698478
OSTI ID:
6974362
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English