SOLVENT PROCESS FOR BITUMEN SEPARATION FROM OIL SANDS FROTH

摘要

A paraffinic solvent is mixed with bitumen froth containing water and solid s. Sufficient solvent is added to induce inversion when the mixture is subjecte d to gravity or centrifugal forces. The emulsion reports to the water phase and a dry bitumen product virtually free of inorganic solids, is obtained.