HOUSTON, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SulphCo(R), Inc. (AMEX:SUF) (the "Company") announced that, in concert with its European test partner, it has commenced continuous test runs of heavy crude through a 15,000 bpd Sonocracking(R) unit. Trial runs began on October 30th running a heavy crude (16.5 degree API gravity, sulphur content .5% by weight) through a 5,000 bpd skid (three of which in parallel comprise a 15,000 barrel per day commercial unit). Sufficient crude oil capacity has been allocated by the Company's European test partner to allow continuous operation at maximum design flow rates without interruption.
Dr. Larry Ryan, CEO of the Company, described the event as another milestone in the Company's transition to commercial scale operations, saying, "we now have the capacity to operate our commercial prototype unit on a continuous basis on virtually unlimited quantities of heavy crude -- a superb testing environment." He went on to say, "on Wednesday we conducted continuous runs for more than nine hours, only shutting down briefly to substitute a different probe design. Today we ran the 5,000 bpd skid for more than 19 hours without interruption. The equipment was exposed to rigorous test conditions, running at 105% of maximum design flow rates for more than four hours. I am very pleased with the performance of both the process equipment and our Series II ultrasonic probe throughout these tests." "We expect to receive laboratory reports within the next ten to fourteen days," said Dr. Ryan. "After the data has been analyzed, testing will resume later this month. Test results will be released, with the consent of our European test partner, only after sufficient data has been compiled and appropriate analyses have been performed." About SulphCo(R), Inc.
SulphCo(R) has developed a patented safe and economic process employing ultrasound technology to desulfurize and hydrogenate crude oil and other oil related products. The Company's technology is designed to upgrade sour heavy crude oils into sweeter, lighter crudes, producing more gallons of usable oil per barrel.
From time to time, the company may issue forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. This statement may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as actual results could differ and any forward-looking statements should be considered accordingly. DATASOURCE: SulphCo(R), Inc.
CONTACT: Public Relations: Adam Mazur, +1-212-843-8073, , or Investor Relations: Tim Clemensen, +1-212-843-9337, , both of Rubenstein for SulphCo(R), Inc.
Web site: http://www.sulphco.com/
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