Measurement and control of bitumen-containing process streams

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PATENT NO 10668408
APP PUB NO 20140197316A1
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14093318

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A method and apparatus for analyzing a bitumen-containing process stream and controlling a process. The method including directing a beam of infrared light at the bitumen-containing process stream, capturing light corresponding to the infrared light after interaction with the bitumen-containing process stream, and analyzing the captured light to obtain a spectrum. A composition estimate can be generated based on the spectrum and a calibrated model. A controller is operative to adjust a setpoint of the process in response to the composition estimate.

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SUNCOR ENERGY INCCALGARY

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Feng, Enbo Fort McMurray, CA 3 9
Kadali, Ramesh Fort McMurray, CA 2 8

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