Petroleum Refining Processes

ISBN-13: 9780824705992 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 728 str.

James G. Speight; Baki Ozum

Opis

Provides comprehensive coverage of the most recent technological advancements in residuum conversion. Illustrates state-of-the-art engineering methods for the refinement of heavy oils, bitumen, and other high-sulfur feedstocks.

Spis treści

Feedstock terminology, availability and evaluation: definition and terminology; occurrence and availability; composition; testing and evaluation. Engineering aspects of refining: reaction stoichiometry; chemical kinetics; thermochemistry and chemical equilibrium; kinetic measurements and data analysis; reactor design; mixing in flow systems and reactors; transport phenomena; heterogeneous gas-solid reactions and heterogeneous catalysis. Refining: pre-treatment and distillation; thermal cracking; catalytic cracking; hydrotreating; hydrocracking; the next generation processes; product improvement; hydrogen production. Conversion factors and SI units.

O autorze

James G. Speight, Baki Ozum