Books in the Chemical Industries series

Offers information on the technological aspects of refining heavy oils, residua, bitumen, and other high-sulfur feedstocks. This book focuses on the range of next-generation refining processes.

Presents a description of the major aspects of natural gas clathrate hydrates. This book also presents case studies on low dosage hydrate inhibitor prevention and hydrate drilling in nature, phase equilibrium data and kinetic models, and descriptions of the paradigm change in flow assurance to risk management.

Presents developments in computer-aided design and modeling of catalysts for a variety of important industrial applications.

The first guide to compile current research and frontline developments in the science of process intensification (PI), Re-Engineering the Chemical Processing Plant illustrates the design, integration, and application of PI principles and structures for the development and optimization of chemical and industrial plants.

This illustrative reference presents a systematic approach to solving design problems by listing the needed equations, calculating degrees-of-freedom, developing calculation procedures to generate process specifications, and sizing equipment

Offers information on processes used to manufacture lubricant base oils and waxes - offering practical solutions for specific on-the-job problems. This work furnishes helpful lists of conversion factors, construction cost data, and process licensors, as well as a glossary of useful petroleum processing terms.

Focuses on catalyst preparation and activation, reaction mechanism, and process-related topics. This book demonstrates that while the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis has advanced in maturity, many issues remain concerning the preparation of active catalysts and the method of activation to attain the maximum catalytic activity and catalyst life.

Offers the theoretical and practical information necessary to explore fresh applications for Grignard reagents, presenting a comprehensive overview of research activities in Grignard chemistry. This book surveys specific reactions and applications of Grignard reagents, organized by type of substrate and the general category of reaction.

Although there is a shortage of light petroleum, there is plenty of heavy petroleum rich in macromolecules available, creating an interest for processes that can convert these heavy oils to light oils. This book provides the scientific basis for such processes. It presents methods to determine the potential for improvement.

Covers the chemistry, process chemistry, technology, engineering, and economics of methane conversion, including its environmental impact and commercial exploitation. This work begins with methane's availability and importance as an environmentally acceptable natural resource alternative and feedstock.

Based on the papers and posters presented at the 15th Conference on Catalysis of Organic Reactions, this work covers developments in the study of catalysis as it relates to organic synthesis, emphasizing applications in industrial processes. It provides over 1000 bibliographic citations and over 250 tables, drawings, and photographs.

This book provides a complete updating of important developments in the study of catalysis as it applies to organic synthesis ¿ with applications in major industrial processes. It covers a broad variety of catalytic processes ¿ both homogeneous and heterogeneous.

Examines known industrial processes using shape selective zeolites. This work contains information on the specific features that make zeolites shape selective, the role shape selective catalysis can play providing environmentally clean fuels, 12-membered oxygen ring systems and mesopore systems.

This book presents some key points in the instrumentation of powder handling processes and provides readers with sufficient knowledge of instrumentation to act as a base for the development of new instruments. It is helpful for instrumentation engineers in powder and bulk solid processes.

This book covers hydrogen effects in catalysis in the broadest sense, from surface science to industrial applications. It draws the attention of the catalysis community to the importance of the phenomena of hydrogen effects both in the science and technology of catalysis.

This book discusses the mechanisms that have been proposed for the main corrosion phenomena, providing a thorough discussion of the pros and cons of the various corrosion mechanisms with support by experimental and theoretical results.

This guide discusses the principles and theory of temperature-programmed reduction (TPR) used for sold materials characterization. It describes the recent trends, instrumentation needed, as well as the application of TPR in heterogeneous catalysis, materials science, and analytical chemistry.

This book contains papers, presented at the Second Berkeley Catalysis and Surface Science Conference, held in California in 1984, on topics including chemicals from methanol, hydrotreating of hydrocarbons, catalyst preparation, monomers and polymers, and photocatalysis and photovoltaics.

Presents a compilation of technical papers and poster synopses delivered at the 14th Conference on Catalysis of Organic Reactions. This book investigates developments in the study of catalysis as it relates to organic synthesis, detailing industrial applications.

A guide for chemists and engineers to use in their day-to-day work. It details particle characterization, dynamics, manufacturing, handling, and processing for the use of multiphase reactors, as well as procedures in reactor scale-up and design for applications in the chemical, mineral, petroleum, power, cement, and pharmaceuticals industries.

Details the chemistry and the process modifications required for hydroprocessing heavy crude oils and residua. This book explains how to obtain maximum yields of high-value hydrocarbon products using available technologies. It provides examples of commercial processes and discusses methods of hydrogen production.