Analysis of compound types and properties of Utah and Athabasca tar sand bitumens

Conference · Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1974

OSTI ID:7315832

Bunger, J W; Thomas, K P; Dorrence, S M

Properties and molecular composition were examined in detail for tar sand bitumens representative of four major deposits in Utah and Alberta. Methods for bitumen extraction, separation, and compound type (functional group) analysis are presented. Results of the analysis are compared with each other and with results updated in the literature for tar sand bitumens and petroleum residues. Tar sand bitumens were shown to differ significantly from representative petroleum residues, principally in their nonhydrocarbon content. Tar sand bitumens were shown to differ significantly from each other, principally in the amount and kind of heteroatomic compound types present. When possible, properties and composition were related to recovery and refining processes.

• Research Organization: Energy Research and Development Administration, Laramie, WY (USA). Laramie Energy Research Center
• OSTI ID: 7315832
• Report Number(s): CONF-7506162-1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

04 OIL SHALES AND TAR SANDS
040500* -- Oil Shales & Tar Sands-- Properties & Composition
ATHABASCA DEPOSIT
BITUMENS
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
NORTH AMERICA
OIL SAND DEPOSITS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PROCESSING
REFINING
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
TAR
USA
UTAH