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  • Acid treatment of kerogen-agglomerated oil shale
    Patent number: 5091076
    Abstract: A kerogen-agglomerated oil shale is contacted with an acid-containing solution prior to economically upgrade the oil shale prior to retorting. The kerogen is agglomerated by contacting the oil shale with a two phase mixture of an organic liquid and water to form kerogen-rich agglomerates and mineral-rich particles. Acids suitable for use in this invention include any acid capable of forming a soluble metallic salt, preferably sulfurous acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1992
    Assignee: Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: Bernard Y. C. So, Terry L. Marker, Gene E. Tampa