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Extraction of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon-containing materials
Published online: Jul 30, 2010
| Geographical region | USA |
|---|---|
| Subject | Hydrocarbon extraction |
| Published date | Jul 8, 2010 |
| Title | Extraction of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon-containing materials |
| Patent Application Number | US20100173806 A1 |
| Assignee | Green Source Energy LLC, USA |
| Relevance | Method for extracting hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon containing materials using an apparatus. |
| Type of claims | Publication |
| Overview | This patent discloses a method and an apparatus for extracting hydrocarbon-containing organic matter from solid or semi-solid hydrocarbon containing materials. The method involves Bacillus-type thermophilic and chemolithotrophic microorganisms that enable solubilization of hydrocarbon materials. Advantageously, the method is cost effective and enhances better recovery of the products. The method comprises, A) providing a first liquid comprising a turpentine liquid, B) contacting a hydrocarbon-containing material with the turpentine liquid such that to form an extraction mixture and a residual material, using a contacting vessel having first and second outlets, C) separating the extraction mixture from the residual material and D) separating the extraction mixture into a first portion and a second portion using a separation vessel, wherein the first portion of the extraction mixture comprises a hydrocarbon product stream and the second portion of the extraction mixture comprises a portion of the turpentine liquid. |
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