Process for decreasing conradson carbon content of a petroleum stream

摘要

A process for decreasing the Conradson carbon content of a Conradson carbon containing petroleum stream comprises forming a mixture of the petroleum stream and an aqueous electrolysis medium, and passing an electric current through the mixture at an anodic voltage and pH sufficient to produce a petroleum fraction having decreased Conradson carbon content. The petroleum feed to be enhanced is preferably one that traditionally has limited use in refineries due to a high Conradson carbon content.