Thermal and Catalytic Processes in Petroleum Refining

by S.D. Raseev

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 analyzes 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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824709527
• ISBN13: 9780824709525
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 936 Pages
• Weight: 4.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 7.4" x 10.4"