Supported by numerous illustrations and references, this book describes the chemistry and physics that occur during the refinery operations, and how the properties of petroleum can be translated into predictability in refinery scenarios. The chapters discuss such topics as: the composition of petroleum, petroleum analysis and evaluation; metals and heteroatoms in petroleum; asphaltenes and the structure of petroleum, thermal chemistry of petroleum constituents; heavy oil upgrading processes; hydrocracking reactions, catalysts, and processes; and instability and incompatibility of petroleum products.
Preface
Chapter 1 : The Composition of Pertoleum
Chapter 2 : Petroleum Analysis and Evaluation
Chapter 3 : Metals and Heteroatoms in Petroleum
Chapter 4 : Asphaltenes and the Structures of Petroleum
Chapter 5 : Thermal Chemistry of Petroleum Constituents
Chapter 6 : Heavy Oil Upgrading Processes
Chapter 7 : Hydrocracking:Reactions, Catalysts, and Processes
Chapter 8 : Instability and Incompatibility of Petroleum Products
Glossary
Conversion
Table
Index
