Thermal and Catalytic Processes in Petroleum Refining
By Serge Raseev

Book Description:

This text examines the thermal and catalytic processes involved in the refining of petroleum including visbreaking, coking, pyrolysis, catalytic cracking, oligomerization, alkylation, hydrofining, hydroisomerization, hydrocracking, and catalytic reforming. It analyses the thermodynamics, reaction mechanisms, and kinetics of each process, as well as the effects of operating conditions and reactor design on process performance and product quality. This is a valuable resource for chemists who wish to improve their knowledge of some of the real world issues that must be addressed in hydrocarbon conversion. Topics include processes on metallic catalysts, processes using bifunctional catalysts, and catalytic reforming.

Petroleum Refining: Technology and Economics

Petroleum Refining: Technology and Economics
By James H. Gary, Glenn E. Handwerk

Description:

Continuing the high standards set by earlier editions, Petroleum Refining, Fourth Edition summarizes recent developments in oil refining processes, addressing topics ranging from basic applications to the implementation of viable operations that meet environmental and economic requirements. The authors maintain the clear, systematic style that made previous editions so popular. This edition reviews petroleum-refining technology and refining processes, incorporates recent statistics on utility data, investment, and operating costs, and considers environmental factors, the place of reformulated fuels in product distribution, and uses for heavier crude oils and those with higher sulfur and metal.

Handbook of Petroleum Refining Processes

Handbook of Petroleum Refining Processes, 3rd Edition, 2003-10
by: Robert A. Meyers

Description

MASTER THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES POWERING THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY! If staying on top of the latest developments in the petroleum refining process industry is part of your work, here's the one-stop resource you need. Handbook of Petroleum Refining Processes delivers comprehensive coverage of how major players like UOP, KBR, STRATCO, Belco, Stone Webster, Foster Wheeler, Chevron Lummus Global, ConocoPhillips, ChevronTexaco, and Shell, are taking these processes to new heights through technology. Thoroughly revised and expanded this new edition of the Handbook of Petroleum Processes features new chapters that focus on the technological, pollution-control, and economic aspects of 61 petroleum refining processes as created by a host of industry powerhouses. Technologies covered include: * Alkylation and Polymerization * Base Aromatics Production Processes * Catalytic Cracking * Catalytic Reforming * Dehydrogenation * Hydrogen Production * Hydrocracking * Hydrotreating * Isomerization * Separation Processes * Sulfur Compound Extraction and Sweetening * Visbreaking and Coking * Oxygenates Production Technologies * Hydrogen Processing * Gas to Liquids Technologies Estimates of capital and operating costs are provided, along with information on the design of additions to existing refineries and the construction of new ones.

Chemical Process Safety: Learning from Case Histories

Chemical Process Safety: Learning from Case Histories, 3rd edition (October 20, 2004)
by: Roy E Sanders

Description:

In this easy-to-understand book, the author, drawing on his many years of practical experience, addresses the problems experienced with management of change in chemical plants. He cites examples of the consequences of the insufficient review of changes implemented to solve one problem, which then create another. Illustrated with many case histories this book highlights the incidents of unforeseen, undesirable consequences of unwise change within chemical and petrochemical plants and petroleum refineries.

Handbook of Chemical Technology and Pollution Control

Handbook of Chemical Technology and Pollution Control, 3rd Edition, Third Edition
by: Martin B. B. Hocking

Book Description:

The Handbook of Chemical Technology and Pollution Control (3rd Edition) provides a detailed review of the chemistry and operating conditions of many of the present large-scale chemical processes important to our economy and high standards of living. The processes that could lead to emissions affecting our air, soil, and water are considered, together with ways in which it may be possible to reduce or eliminate these pollutants. Focusing on cleaner production concepts without neglecting 'end of pipe' measures. With an increase in the awareness of corporate and social responsibility among business and industry leaders, the pressure to reduce harmful emissions and the desire to increase efficiencies and energy utilization, this book provides an essential resource. Suitable for researchers, practitioners and postgraduate students in the fields of chemical and biochemical engineering and environmental science, as well as government monitoring and regulatory agencies and industry leaders who want to stay one step ahead, this book will be a valuable addition to any library.

* Integrated treatment of chemical technology with emission control chemistry
* Introductory outline of the causes and effects of air and water pollution chemistry
* Outline of the operating features and efficiency of basic emission control devices
* Historical background of developments in industrial chemistry to 2004 in a single volume
* Organized for easy access to chemical technology, new developments, or emission control details
* Referenced to current additional sources of information in each area covered
* Review questions provide working experience with the material provided