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Process for recovering values from oil shales

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7209315

Treatment of oil shale to obtain hydrocarbons is described. The process consists in superheating steam and partially decomposing it to produce hydrogen. The shale is heated with the steam and hydrogen. The vapors are withdrawn and condensed.

Assignee:
TIC; EDB-78-013685
Patent Number(s):
US 1598831
OSTI ID:
7209315
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English