Petroleum catalysis in nontechnical language

Catalysis is literally the heart of many petroleum refining processes and therefore of ongoing interest to those in and around the refining industry. In easy-to-grasp language and format, Petroleum Catalysis in Nontechnical Language examines fluid catalytic cracking (FCC), reforming, hydrotreating,...

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Main Author: Magee, John S.
Other Authors: Dolbear, Geoffrey E.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Tulsa, OK Penn Well 1998
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Table of Contents:
  • Sect. I. Catalyst Composition and Function. 1. Catalytic Chemistry 101, Divided by Two. 2. Surface Area. 3. Surface Energies. 4. Kinetics-Controlling the Reaction. 5. Catalyst Preparation and Formation
  • Sect. II. Refinery Catalytic Processes. 6. Catalytic Cracking. 7. Hydrotreating Catalysts. 8. Catalytic Reforming. 9. Hydrocracking Catalysts. 10. Alkylation, Isomerization, and Polymerization. 11. Refinery Hydrogen Production. 12. Catalyst Handling, Regeneration, and Disposal. 13. New Catalyst Development.