Step 2: Eliminate fine particles & toxic materials
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On average 50% of the asphaltenes are diluted and encapsulated by Petromax®, so they will be separated along with the sand and other fine and ultra-fine particles in the MCT separator unit during Step 2.
The slurry coming from the first step has the following improved characteristics:
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The emulsion has been broken
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The solids are free of hydrocarbons
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Fine particles, some resins, some paraffin and black powder are suspended in the fluid (colloidal dispersion)