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Upgrading of Heavy and Extra-Heavy Crude Oils by Catalytic Hydrotreating: The History of HIDRO-IMP Technology

Upgrading of Heavy and Extra-Heavy Crude Oils by Catalytic Hydrotreating: The History of HIDRO-IMP Technology

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This book explores the common approaches to upgrading heavy and extra-heavy crude oils by means of catalytic hydrotreating, emphasizing hydrogen addition technology and carbon rejection alternatives. It combines kinetic and reactor models with experimental data to simulate and optimize commercial-scale reactor performance. It is a valuable resource for petroleum refining industry professionals, catalyst developers, workshop instructors, professors, and students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This book delves into the various methods employed to enhance heavy and extra-heavy crude oils through catalytic hydrotreating, with a strong emphasis on hydrogen addition technology and carbon rejection alternatives. By integrating kinetic and reactor models with extensive experimental data, it aims to simulate and optimize the performance of commercial-scale reactors.

Key Features:

• Focuses on fixed-bed catalytic hydrotreating and catalysts, providing insights into their characteristics and suitability for commercial applications.
• Guides readers through the process of developing hydrotreating technology, from batch reactor experiments to semi-commercial test runs.
• Offers step-by-step methodologies for constructing kinetic models based on experimental data obtained at different reaction scales.
• Provides a detailed explanation of how to formulate a reactor model for accurately simulating the catalytic hydrotreating of heavy oils.

With its comprehensive coverage, this book is an invaluable resource for petroleum refining industry professionals, catalyst developers, workshop instructors, professors, and their graduate and postgraduate students. It offers a deep understanding of the latest advancements in hydrotreating technology and provides practical guidance for improving the efficiency and sustainability of crude oil refining processes.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032034010

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