
Hydrotreating and Hydrocracking Processes in Refining Technology
James G. Speight(Author)
CRC Press
1st Edition
Published on 29. September 2023
Book
Hardback
294 pages
978-1-032-02812-5 (ISBN)
Description
Written by an industry expert with over 50 years of experience, this book details the various solvent processes that are used in crude oil refineries. Providing an in-depth exploration of the different types of processes, as well as the types of feedstocks that can be used with them, this book prepares readers for changes as the industry evolves.
Key Features:
Describes feedstock evaluation and the effects of elemental, chemical, and fractional composition
Contains an extensive glossary of all related concepts in hydrotreating and hydrocracking processes
Considers next-generation processes and developments
This book is an essential guide for engineers, scientists, and students in the field of petroleum processing and refining technology, including professionals, technicians, management personnel, and academics.
Key Features:
Describes feedstock evaluation and the effects of elemental, chemical, and fractional composition
Contains an extensive glossary of all related concepts in hydrotreating and hydrocracking processes
Considers next-generation processes and developments
This book is an essential guide for engineers, scientists, and students in the field of petroleum processing and refining technology, including professionals, technicians, management personnel, and academics.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Academic and Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
12 s/w Abbildungen, 12 s/w Zeichnungen
12 Line drawings, black and white; 12 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
777 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-02812-5 (9781032028125)
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Person
James G. Speight has more than 50 years of experience in areas associated with the properties and processing of conventional crude oil, heavy crude oil, extra heavy crude oil, tar sand bitumen, natural gas, coal, oil shale, biomass, biofuels, and synthetic fuels. He has well over 400 publications, reports, and presentations detailing these research activities and has taught more than 80 related courses.
Content
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Chapter 1: Hydroprocesses in the Refinery
Chapter 2: Hydrotreating and Hydrocracking
Chapter 3: Feedstocks: Composition and Evaluation
Chapter 4: Hydrotreating Processes
Chapter 5: Hydrocracking Processes
Chapter 6: Hydrogen Production
Chapter 7: Fouling During Hydroprocessing
Chapter 8: The Future of Hydroprocesses in the Refinery
Glossary
Conversion Factors and SI Units
About the Author
Preface
Chapter 1: Hydroprocesses in the Refinery
Chapter 2: Hydrotreating and Hydrocracking
Chapter 3: Feedstocks: Composition and Evaluation
Chapter 4: Hydrotreating Processes
Chapter 5: Hydrocracking Processes
Chapter 6: Hydrogen Production
Chapter 7: Fouling During Hydroprocessing
Chapter 8: The Future of Hydroprocesses in the Refinery
Glossary
Conversion Factors and SI Units
About the Author