Refinery feedstocks / James G. Speight.
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TextSeries: Petroleum refining technology seriesPublisher: Boca Raton, FL : Taylor and Francis, 2021Edition: First editionDescription: 1 online resource (xiv, 356 pages) : illustrarionsContent type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780429398285; 042939828X; 9780429675645; 042967564X; 9780429675638; 0429675631; 9780429675652; 0429675658Subject(s): Petroleum -- Refining | Heavy oil | Oil sandsDDC classification: 665.5 LOC classification: TP690Online resources: Taylor & Francis | OCLC metadata license agreement Preface. Author. PART 1 Feedstocks - Evaluation and Properties. Chapter 1 Natural Gas, Crude Oil, Heavy Crude Oil, Extra-Heavy Crude Oil, and Tar Sand Bitumen. Chapter 2 Feedstock Evaluation. Chapter 3 Feedstock Composition. Chapter 4 Asphaltene Constituents in Feedstocks. Chapter 5 Instability and Incompatibility. Chapter 6 Introduction to Refining Processes. Chapter 7 Feedstock Chemistry in the Refinery. Chapter 8 Refinery Reactors. PART 2 Feedstocks in the Future Refinery. Chapter 9 Alternate Feedstocks. Chapter 10 Feedstock Integration in the Refinery. Glossary. Conversion Factors. Index.
"Presents a description of the various types of crude oil and also includes a discussion of extra heavy oil and tar sand bitumen. Basic properties and specifications of crude oil and refinery products and their significance in refinery operations are provided"-- Provided by publisher.
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