Chemical Industries

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11. Asphaltenes

    Chemical Transformation during Hydroprocessing of Heavy Oils

    By Jorge Ancheyta, Fernando Trejo, Mohan Singh Rana

    Series: Chemical Industries

    During the upgrading of heavy petroleum, asphaltene is the most problematic impurity since it is the main cause of catalyst deactivation and sediments formation. Exploring many aspects related to asphaltenes composition and conversion, Asphaltenes: Chemical Transformation during Hydroprocessing of...

    Published March 24th 2010 by CRC Press
12. Advances in Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis, Catalysts, and Catalysis

    Edited by B. H. Davis, Mario L. Occelli

    Series: Chemical Industries

    Rising oil costs have stimulated significant interest in the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) as a method for producing a synthetic petroleum substitute. Drawn from the proceedings at a symposium held during the 236th meeting of the American Chemical Society in Philadelphia in August 2008, Advances...

    Published November 9th 2009 by CRC Press
13. Transport Phenomena Fundamentals, Second Edition

    By Joel Plawsky

    Series: Chemical Industries

    Although the practice of chemical engineering has broadened to encompass problems in a range of disciplines, including biology, biochemistry, and nanotechnology, one of the curriculum’s foundations is built upon the subject of transport phenomena. Transport Phenomena Fundamentals, Second Edition...

    Published September 27th 2009 by CRC Press
14. Lubricant Additives

    Chemistry and Applications, Second Edition

    By Leslie R. Rudnick

    Series: Chemical Industries

    Cost, environmental, and performance issues coupled with legislative changes, new engine oil requirements, and technology development for exploration of space and the oceans are changing the lubrication additive market. Reflecting how the need for new applications drives the development of new...

    Published April 19th 2009 by CRC Press
15. Catalysis of Organic Reactions

    Twenty-second Conference

    Edited by Michael L. Prunier

    Series: Chemical Industries

    Apply an Omnibus of Knowledge from Leaders in the Field The unexpected diversity of topics presented at previous gatherings forced organizers of 2008’s 22nd Conference on Catalysis of Organic Reactions to expand its format to reflect the remarkable current degree of specialization in the field....

    Published December 23rd 2008 by CRC Press
16. The Scientist or Engineer as an Expert Witness

    By James G Speight

    Series: Chemical Industries

    The increased technical nature of litigation coupled with an increase in the number of cases have given rise to the need for a book specifically written for scientists and engineers called to testify as expert witnesses. Unique in its approach, The Scientist or Engineer as an Expert Witness assists...

    Published November 13th 2008 by CRC Press
17. Process Chemistry of Petroleum Macromolecules

    By Irwin A. Wiehe

    Series: Chemical Industries

    Although there is a shortage of light petroleum, there is plenty of heavy petroleum rich in macromolecules available, creating an increasing interest for processes that can convert heavy oils to light oils. Process Chemistry of Petroleum Macromolecules provides the scientific basis for such...

    Published June 19th 2008 by CRC Press
18. Interfacial Properties of Petroleum Products

    By Lilianna Z. Pillon

    Series: Chemical Industries

    With mounting pressure to extract petroleum from oil sands and other unconventional sources, oil refineries must adapt their processing methods to handle increasingly heavy crude oils. Unlike traditional crude oils, the properties of heavier crude oils include higher viscosity, metal, salt, and...

    Published November 27th 2007 by CRC Press
19. Process Chemistry of Lubricant Base Stocks

    By Thomas R. Lynch

    Series: Chemical Industries

    Advances in processing methods are not only improving the quality and yield of lubricant base stocks, they are also reducing the dependence on more expensive crude oil starting materials.  Process Chemistry of Lubricant Base Stocks provides a comprehensive understanding of the chemistry behind the...

    Published September 20th 2007 by CRC Press
20. Clathrate Hydrates of Natural Gases, Third Edition

    By E. Dendy Sloan, Jr., Carolyn Koh

    Series: Chemical Industries

    Hydrate research has expanded substantially over the past decade, resulting in more than 4,000 hydrate-related publications. Collating this vast amount of information into one source, Clathrate Hydrates of Natural Gases, Third Edition presents a thoroughly updated, authoritative, and comprehensive...

    Published September 6th 2007 by CRC Press