Efficient Petrochemical Processes

Author : Frank (Xin X.) Zhu,James A. Johnson,David W. Ablin,Gregory A. Ernst
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 853 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119487883

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Efficient Petrochemical Processes by Frank (Xin X.) Zhu,James A. Johnson,David W. Ablin,Gregory A. Ernst Pdf

A GUIDE TO THE DESIGN, OPERATION, CONTROL, TROUBLESHOOTING, OPTIMIZATION AS WELL AS THE RECENT ADVANCES IN THE FIELD OF PETROCHEMICAL PROCESSES Efficient Petrochemical Processes: Technology, Design and Operation is a guide to the tools and methods for energy optimization and process design. Written by a panel of experts on the topic, the book highlights the application of these methods on petrochemical technology such as the aromatics process unit. The authors describe practical approaches and tools that focus on improving industrial energy efficiency, reducing capital investment, and optimizing yields through better design, operation, and optimization. The text is divided into sections that cover the range of essential topics: petrochemical technology description; process design considerations; reaction and separation design; process integration; process system optimization; types of revamps; equipment assessment; common operating issues; and troubleshooting case analysis. This important book: Provides the basic knowledge related to fundamentals, design, and operation for petrochemical processes Applies process integration techniques and optimization techniques that improve process design and operations in the petrochemical process Provides practical methods and tools for industrial practitioners Puts the focus on improving industrial energy efficiency, reducing capital investment, and optimizing yields Contains information on the most recent advances in the field. Written for managers, engineers, and operators working in process industries as well as university students, Efficient Petrochemical Processes: Technology, Design and Operation explains the most recent advances in the field of petrochemical processes and discusses in detail catalytic and adsorbent materials, reaction and separation mechanisms.

Author : Sami Matar, Ph.D.,Lewis F. Hatch, Ph.D.
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2001-07-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780080501086

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Chemistry of Petrochemical Processes by Sami Matar, Ph.D.,Lewis F. Hatch, Ph.D. Pdf

In Chemistry of Petrochemical Processes, readers find a handy and valuable source of information containing insights into petrochemical reactions and products, process technology, and polymer synthesis. The book reviews and describes the reactions and processes involved in transforming petroleum-based hydrocarbons into the chemicals that form the basis of the multi-billion dollar petrochemical industry. In addition, the book includes information on new process developments for the production of raw materials and intermediates for petrochemicals that have surfaced since the book's first edition. Provides a quick understanding of the chemical reactions associated with oil and gas processing Contains insights into petrochemical reactions and products, process technology, and polymer synthesis

Author : Frank (Xin X.) Zhu,James A. Johnson,David W. Ablin,Gregory A. Ernst
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119487876

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Efficient Petrochemical Processes by Frank (Xin X.) Zhu,James A. Johnson,David W. Ablin,Gregory A. Ernst Pdf

A GUIDE TO THE DESIGN, OPERATION, CONTROL, TROUBLESHOOTING, OPTIMIZATION AS WELL AS THE RECENT ADVANCES IN THE FIELD OF PETROCHEMICAL PROCESSES Efficient Petrochemical Processes: Technology, Design and Operation is a guide to the tools and methods for energy optimization and process design. Written by a panel of experts on the topic, the book highlights the application of these methods on petrochemical technology such as the aromatics process unit. The authors describe practical approaches and tools that focus on improving industrial energy efficiency, reducing capital investment, and optimizing yields through better design, operation, and optimization. The text is divided into sections that cover the range of essential topics: petrochemical technology description; process design considerations; reaction and separation design; process integration; process system optimization; types of revamps; equipment assessment; common operating issues; and troubleshooting case analysis. This important book: Provides the basic knowledge related to fundamentals, design, and operation for petrochemical processes Applies process integration techniques and optimization techniques that improve process design and operations in the petrochemical process Provides practical methods and tools for industrial practitioners Puts the focus on improving industrial energy efficiency, reducing capital investment, and optimizing yields Contains information on the most recent advances in the field. Written for managers, engineers, and operators working in process industries as well as university students, Efficient Petrochemical Processes: Technology, Design and Operation explains the most recent advances in the field of petrochemical processes and discusses in detail catalytic and adsorbent materials, reaction and separation mechanisms.

Author : Eberhard Lucke,Edgar Amaro Ronces
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780429666766

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Leveraging Synergies Between Refining and Petrochemical Processes by Eberhard Lucke,Edgar Amaro Ronces Pdf

Leveraging Synergies Between Refining and Petrochemical Processes provides a detailed description of the interfaces and connections between crude oil refining and petrochemicals. It offers a view of global and regional markets and economic opportunities for synergies between these sectors. Features: Shows a global and regional market outlook for crude oil refining and petrochemical sectors Explores economic and market opportunities for taking advantage of the synergies between both sectors Analyzes the technical challenges and opportunities that come with these synergies Gives an outlook and prediction of what companies will be able to achieve in the mid-term future Provides introductory and explanatory material as well as in-depth insight into future technology and market developments This book serves as a reference for professionals in chemical engineering, oil and gas engineering, and industrial chemistry. It aims to help engineers and industry professionals understand the challenges and the potential benefits of developing expansion or optimization projects that may bridge the gap between refining and petrochemicals.

Author : James G. Speight
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 747 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780429531125

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Handbook of Petrochemical Processes by James G. Speight Pdf

The petrochemical industry is a scientific and engineering field that encompasses the production of a wide range of chemicals and polymers. The purpose of this book is not only to provide a follow-on to form the later chapters of the highly successful Chemistry and Technology of Petroleum 5th Edition but also provides a simplified approach to a very diverse chemical subject dealing with the chemistry and technology of various petroleum and petrochemical process. Following from the introductory chapters, this book provides the readers with a valuable source of information containing insights into petrochemical reactions and products, process technology, and polymer synthesis. Provides readers with a valuable source of information containing insights into petrochemical reactions and products, process technology, and polymer synthesis Introduces the reader to the various petrochemical intermediates are generally produced by chemical conversion of primary petrochemicals to form more complicated derivative products The reactions and processes involved in transforming petroleum-based hydrocarbons into the chemicals that form the basis of the multi-billion dollar petrochemical industry are reviewed and described The book includes information on new process developments for the production of raw materials and intermediates for petrochemicals Includes a description of the origin of the raw materials for the petrochemicals industry – including an overview of the coal chemicals industry

Author : G. Margaret Wells
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429824425

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Handbook of Petrochemicals and Processes by G. Margaret Wells Pdf

First published in 1991, this volume responds to the major changes in the petrochemical industry over the previous decade due to increases in raw material costs, improvements in process efficiency and the increasing importance now being placed on environmental issues. The Handbook of Petrochemicals and Processes provides comprehensive, up to date information on 76 petrochemicals and their processes, giving details of the chemical reactions involved in transforming raw materials, such as olefins and aromatics, into chemicals, plastics and synthetic fibres. The competing processes for each product including the latest technical developments are described, with their feedstock requirements, catalysts and conversion rates compared. Many of the processes are illustrated with clear flow diagrams. The book is easy to use with the products arranged in alphabetical order. Within each chapter on the individual products there are details of the physical characteristics and properties; grades available; handling; transportation; health and safety aspects and lists of the major manufacturers and licensors The Handbook of Petrochemicals and Processes gathers together in one volume, all the commonly sought chemical information. It will prove an invaluable source of reference for industrial chemists, chemical engineers, and industry professionals, as well as librarians and information centres concerned with the petrochemical industry.

Author : I D Mall
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Petroleum chemicals
ISBN : 1403931976

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Petrochemical Process Technology by I D Mall Pdf

This book provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to various aspects of production of petrochemicals. Beginning with an introduction to petrochemicals, the book discusses the raw materials scenario with special reference to India. While discussing the profile of Indian petroleum and petrochemicals industries, the book emphasises on recent advances in the production of basic raw materials, namely, olefins, aromatics, intermediates and finished products like polymers, elastomers, polyurethane, synthetic fibres, and so on. Issues of environmental management, corrosion and selection of materials of construction in the petrochemical industries have also been dealt with. It has been written in consultation with numerous leading engineers and technologists working in the petroleum, petrochemical and R&D centres in related areas.

Author : Al-Megren, Hamid
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781466699762

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Petrochemical Catalyst Materials, Processes, and Emerging Technologies by Al-Megren, Hamid Pdf

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Author : Al-Kinany, Mohammed C.,Aldrees, Saud A.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781522580348

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Advanced Catalysis Processes in Petrochemicals and Petroleum Refining: Emerging Research and Opportunities by Al-Kinany, Mohammed C.,Aldrees, Saud A. Pdf

Petroleum refining and the petrochemical industry play an important role in the current world economy. They provide the platform to convert basic raw materials into many essential products, ranging from transportation fuels (such as gasoline, jet fuel, diesel, and gas oil) to basic and intermediate materials for petrochemical industries and many other valuable chemical products. Advanced Catalysis Processes in Petrochemicals and Petroleum Refining: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential comprehensive research publication that provides knowledge on refining processes that could be integrated by the petrochemical industry and discusses how to integrate refining products with petrochemical industries through the use of new technologies. Featuring a range of topics such as biofuel production, environmental sustainability, and biorefineries, this book is ideal for engineers, chemists, industry professionals, policymakers, researchers, academicians, and petrochemical companies.

Author : Robert A. Meyers
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Prof Med/Tech
Page : 745 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780071410427

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Handbook of Petrochemicals Production Processes by Robert A. Meyers Pdf

This unique reference is the only one-stop source for details on licensed petrochemical processes for the major organic chemicals, a $200 billion annual market. With chapters prepared by some of the largest petrochemical and petroleum companies in the world, Handbook of Petrochemicals Production Processes provides in-depth process detail for commercial evalutation and covers plastics and polymers such as ethylene and polyethylene; propylene; ehtylbenzene, styrene, and polystyrenes; vinyl chloride and polyvinyl chloride; and many others. This handbook answers questions on yields, unit operations, chemical and physical values, economics, and much more.

Author : Alain Chauvel,Gilles Lefebvre
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0872017729

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Petrochemical Processes by Alain Chauvel,Gilles Lefebvre Pdf

Author : Martin Bajus
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119647768

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Petrochemistry by Martin Bajus Pdf

A comprehensive textbook on petrochemical conversion processes for petroleum and natural gas fractions as produced by refinery operations This innovative textbook provides essential links between the chemical sciences and chemical technology, between petrochemistry and hydrocarbon technology. The book brings alive key concepts forming the basis of chemical technology and presents a solid background for innovative process development. In all chapters, the processes described are accompanied by simplified flow schemes, encouraging students to think in terms of conceptual process designs. Petrochemistry: Petrochemical Processing, Hydrocarbon Technology and Green Engineering introduces students to a variety of topics related to the petrochemical industry, hydrocarbon processing, fossil fuel resources, as well as fuels and chemicals conversion. The first chapter covers the fundamentals and principals for designing several of the processes in the book, including discussions on thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, reactor calculations, and industrial catalysts. The following chapters address recent advances in hydrocarbon technology, energy technology, and sources of hydrocarbons. The book then goes on to discuss the petrochemical industry based on four basic pillars, all derived from petroleum and natural gas: Production of lower alkenes; other sources of lower alkenes; petrochemicals from C2-C3 alkenes Production of BTX aromatics; chemicals from BTX aromatics C1 technology Diversification of petrochemicals The growing importance of sustainable technology, process intensification and addressing greenhouse gas emissions is reflected throughout the book. Written for advanced students working in the areas of petrochemistry, hydrocarbon technology, natural gas, energy materials and technologies, alternative fuels, and recycling technologies the book is also a valuable reference for industrial practitioners in the oil and gas industry.

Author : Alain Chauvel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Petroleum chemicals
ISBN : 0872015742

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Petrochemical Processes by Alain Chauvel Pdf

Author : James G. Speight
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080942717

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Handbook of Industrial Hydrocarbon Processes by James G. Speight Pdf

Written by an author with over 38 years of experience in the chemical and petrochemical process industry, this handbook will present an analysis of the process steps used to produce industrial hydrocarbons from various raw materials. It is the first book to offer a thorough analysis of external factors effecting production such as: cost, availability and environmental legislation. An A-Z list of raw materials and their properties are presented along with a commentary regarding their cost and availability. Specific processing operations described in the book include: distillation, thermal cracking and coking, catalytic methods, hydroprocesses, thermal and catalytic reforming, isomerization, alkylation processes, polymerization processes, solvent processes, water removal, fractionation and acid gas removal. Flow diagrams and descriptions of more than 250 leading-edge process technologies An analysis of chemical reactions and process steps that are required to produce chemicals from various raw materials Properties, availability and environmental impact of various raw materials used in hydrocarbon processing

Author : Santi Kulprathipanja,James E. Rekoske,Daniel Wei,Robert V. Slone,Trung Pham,Chunqing Liu
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783527818174

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Modern Petrochemical Technology by Santi Kulprathipanja,James E. Rekoske,Daniel Wei,Robert V. Slone,Trung Pham,Chunqing Liu Pdf

Modern Petrochemical Technology A text that explores the essence of petrochemicals and petrochemical technology Modern Petrochemical Technology: Methods, Manufacturing and Applications is a comprehensive resource that provides an overview of the uses for common petrochemical building blocks, a review of the marketplaces, and offers a survey of the technology used to make the key petrochemical building blocks. The book contains both critical information the technologies used to produce petrochemicals, how the various petrochemicals are applied in industry, and provides illustrative examples and problems designed to reinforce the learning about the basic science, engineering, and use of petrochemicals. The book explores three seprate petrochemical building block—olefin complexes, aromatic complexes and synthesis gas complexes—and examines the “interconnected” nature of these building blocks. The authors also include information on the olefins productions using steam cracking, paraffin dehydrogenation, and methanol to olefins technologies and describes various methods, commercial processes to produce aromatics such as benzene, toluene and xylene, and much more. This important book: Offers a guide to the critical information on petrochemical producing technologies Includes material on various petrochemicals from the industrial point-of-view Explores the separation processes, membrane technology, absorption technology, liquid-liquid extraction, and more Contains material from a team of noted experts Provides a survey of examples of commercialization applications of petrochemicals Written for chemical engineers, chemists in industry, membrane scientists, and process engineers, Modern Petrochemical Technology provides an overview of markets and uses for common petrochemical building blocks as well as includes a survey of the technology used to make the key petrochemical building blocks.