Method and apparatus for reducing phosphorus in crude refining

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9657241
APP PUB NO 20160075956A1
SERIAL NO

14854641

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A method and apparatus for the reduction of fouling in a crude unit. Chemicals containing Phosphorous are understood to be utilized in the production or transportation of certain types of crude oils. It is believed that the elevated levels of phosphorus are contributing to the excessive fouling observed in the preheat exchanger circuits and crude heaters.

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MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP539 SOUTH MAIN STREET FINDLAY OH 45840

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Adams, Phillip Ryan Flatwoods, US 2 28
Johnson, James F Woodhaven, US 7 157

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