Description
This book focuses on the various solvent processes that are used in crude oil refineries. It presents the differences between each type of process and discusses the types of feedstock that can be used for the processes. This accessible guide is written for managers, professionals, and technicians as well as graduate students transitioning into the refining industry.
Key Features:
- Describes the various steps that are necessary for the solvent treatment of various feedstocks in crude oil refineries
- Brings the reader up to date and adds more data
- Provides an extensive glossary
- Considers next-generation processes and developments
Table of Contents
Preface. Feedstock Evaluation. Introduction. Assay. Composition. Elemental Composition. Chemical Composition. Hydrocarbon Constituents. Non-Hydrocarbon Constituents. Molecular Weight. Use of the Data. References. The Deasphalting Process. Introduction. The Deasphalting Process. General Chemistry. General Operation. Commercial Deasphalting Processes. Process Design. Process Variables. Options for Heavy Feedstocks. Ancillary Operations. The Dewaxing Process. General Chemistry. General Operation. Commercial Dewaxing Processes. Process Design. Process Variables. Influence of Feedstock. Ancillary Operations. The Future. Deasphalting. Dewaxing. References. Conversion Factors and SI Units. Glossary. Index.
