METHOD OF PROCESSING CONDENSED HYDROCARBONS Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: petroleum processing and petrochemistry. SUBSTANCE: liquid and solid hydrocarbons are dispersed with 10-40% water to form uniform ultra- disperse mixture (foam and/or air sol), which, at 90-150 C and mixture density 15-350 g/l, is irradiated with ionizing radiation using continuous stirring in steam stream. Mixture of extra steam and low-boiling product is withdrawn from reaction zone and separated. Final product constitutes a mixture containing low-molecular hydrocarbons, monoatomic and polyatomic alcohols and ethers. EFFECT: low-valid raw materials utilized. 4 cl, 2 tbl