Method of separating oil and bitumen from sand

Details Method of separating oil and bitumen from sand Method of separating oil and bitumen from sand

B - Operations, Transporting

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B03B 9/02 (2006.01)

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CA 2177018

A method of separating oil and bitumen from sand. Firstly, mixing sand containing oil and bitumen with water in a tank to form an aqueous slurry. Secondly, adding a water solution of hydrogen peroxide to the aqueous slurry and agitating the aqueous slurry. The hydrogen peroxide serves as a catalyst initiating a vigorous reaction that separates the aqueous slurry into an upper froth layer, a middle clean water layer and a lower clean sand and clay layer. Thirdly, skimming the upper froth layer containing oil and bitumen and removing the lower clean sand layer and the middle clean water layer from the tank.

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