Method to treat emulsified hydrocarbon mixtures

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