| 摘要 |
<p>A method of liberating various existing hydrocarbon fractions from hydrocarbon mixtures without the need of additives, catalysts or heating using cavitation. Ultrasonic energy (206) is provided at a rate sufficient to induce cavitation in the hydrocarbon mixture (202) without causing cracking. The high temperatures and high pressures resulting from cavitation reduce intermolecular forces between hydrocarbons thereby liberating existing lighter hydrocarbons in the diesel range or lighter for recovery via more traditional separation technologies. The resulting upgraded petroleum product exhibits lower distillation curves and decreased pollution causing components. Further, a wide variety of feedstocks can be treated according to the method of this invention.</p> |
