Modeling of Processes and Reactors for Upgrading of Heavy Petroleum
Author | : Jorge Ancheyta |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 551 |
Release | : 2013-01-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781439880463 |
ISBN-13 | : 1439880468 |
Rating | : 4/5 (468 Downloads) |
Download or read book Modeling of Processes and Reactors for Upgrading of Heavy Petroleum written by Jorge Ancheyta and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The worldwide petroleum industry is facing a dilemma: the production level of heavy petroleum is higher than that of light petroleum. Heavy crude oils possess high amounts of impurities (sulfur, nitrogen, metals, and asphaltenes), as well as a high yield of residue with consequent low production of valuable distillates (gasoline and diesel). These