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Cover of Refining Processes Handbook
by Surinder Parkash, Ph. D
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2003

Besides covering topics like catalytic cracking, hydrocracking, and alkylation, this volume has chapters on waste water treatment and the economics of managing or commissioning the design of a petroleum refinery. Found only in this volume is material on operating a jointly owned and operated refinery....
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Aerosols

Science and Technology

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Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2011

This self-contained handbook and ready reference examines aerosol science and technology in depth, providing a detailed insight into this progressive field. As such, it covers fundamental concepts, experimental methods, and a wide variety of applications, ranging from aerosol filtration to biological...
Cover of Self-Healing Polymers and Polymer Composites
by Ming Qiu Zhang, Min Zhi Rong
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2011

A state-of-art guide on the interdisciplinary aspects of design, chemistry, and physical properties of bio-inspired self-healing polymers Inspired by the natural self-healing properties that exist in living organisms—for example, the regenerative ability of humans to heal from cuts and broken...
Cover of Introduction to Carbon Capture and Sequestration
by Berend Smit, Jeffrey A Reimer, Curtis M Oldenburg;Ian C Bourg
Language: English
Release Date: January 10, 2014

The aim of the book is to provide an understanding of the current science underpinning Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) and to provide students and interested researchers with sufficient background on the basics of Chemical Engineering, Material Science, and Geology that they can understand...
Cover of The Role of Catalysis for the Sustainable Production of Bio-fuels and Bio-chemicals
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Language: English
Release Date: March 19, 2013

The Role of Catalysis for the Sustainable Production of Bio-fuels and Bio-chemicals describes the importance of catalysis for the sustainable production of biofuels and biochemicals, focused primarily on the state-of-the-art catalysts and catalytic processes expected to play a decisive role in the...
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Asphaltene Deposition

Fundamentals, Prediction, Prevention, and Remediation

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Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2018

As global consumption of fossil fuels such as oil increases, previously abundant sources have become depleted or plagued with obstructions. Asphaltene deposition is one of such obstructions which can significantly decrease the rate of oil production. This book offers concise yet thorough coverage...
Cover of Principles of Polymer Processing
by Zehev Tadmor, Costas G. Gogos
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2013

Thoroughly revised edition of the classic text on polymer processing The Second Edition brings the classic text on polymer processing thoroughly up to date with the latest fundamental developments in polymer processing, while retaining the critically acclaimed approach of the First Edition....
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New and Future Developments in Catalysis

Catalytic Biomass Conversion

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Language: English
Release Date: July 17, 2013

New and Future Developments in Catalysis is a package of books that compile the latest ideas concerning alternate and renewable energy sources and the role that catalysis plays in converting new renewable feedstock into biofuels and biochemicals. Both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts and catalytic...
Cover of Biodesulfurization in Petroleum Refining
by Nour Shafik El-Gendy, Hussein Mohamed Nabil Nassar
Language: English
Release Date: November 14, 2018

Petroleum refining and process engineering is constantly changing. No new refineries are being built, but companies all over the world are still expanding or re-purposing huge percentages of their refineries every year, year after year. Rather than building entirely new plants, companies are spending...
Cover of Bioprocessing for Value-Added Products from Renewable Resources
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Language: English
Release Date: August 11, 2011

Bioprocessing for Value-Added Products from Renewable Resources provides a timely review of new and unconventional techniques for manufacturing high-value products based on simple biological material. The book discusses the principles underpinning modern industrial biotechnology and describes a unique...
Cover of Zeolites and Ordered Mesoporous Materials: Progress and Prospects

Zeolites and Ordered Mesoporous Materials: Progress and Prospects

The 1st FEZA School on Zeolites, Prague, Czech Republic, August 20-21, 2005

by Jiri Cejka
Language: English
Release Date: August 9, 2005

Zeolites are the most frequently used industrial catalysts. Their applications range from oil refining, petrochemistry and the synthesis of special chemicals to environmental catalysis. Rapid progress in basic research and the development of new processes has resulted in the first Federation of European...
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Polymer Materials

Macroscopic Properties and Molecular Interpretations

by Jean Louis Halary, Francoise Laupretre, Lucien Monnerie
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2011

Advanced reviews for Polymer Materials "Molecular modeling of polymers ... is a subject that cannot be found in any other [book] in any appreciable detail. ... [T]he detailed chapters on specific polymer systems is a great idea." — Gregory Odegard, Michigan Technological...
Cover of Guidelines for Vapor Cloud Explosion, Pressure Vessel Burst, BLEVE, and Flash Fire Hazards
by CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety)
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2011

This guide provides an overview of methods for estimating the characteristics of vapor cloud explosions, flash fires, and boiling-liquid-expanding-vapor explosions (BLEVEs) for practicing engineers. It has been updated to include advanced modeling technology, especially with respect to vapor cloud...
Cover of Microchemical Engineering in Practice
by Thomas Dietrich
Language: English
Release Date: November 18, 2011

Microchemical Engineering in Practice provides the information chemists and engineers need to evaluate the use of microreactors, covering the technical, operational, and economic considerations for various applications. It explains the systems needed to use microreactors in production and presents...
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