METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BITUMEN-CONTAINING SOLVENT

摘要

Methods and systems for preparing bitumen-laden solvent for downstream processing are described. The bitumen-laden solvent can be treated with various materials, such as water and emulsion breakers, followed by treating the bitumen-laden solvent in a desalter. The desalted bitumen-laden solvent can then be subjected to downstream processing, such as upgrading in a nozzle reactor.