Bücher der Reihe Chemical Industries

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

Catalytic Naphtha Reforming, Second Edition presents modern, crystal-clear explanations of every aspect of this critical process for generating high-octane reformate products for gasoline blending and production of benzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX) aromatics. The book details the chemistry of naphtha reforming, the preparation and characterization

This volume provides an overview of the applications of modern solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques to the study of catalysts, catalytic processes, species adsorbed on catalysts and systems relevant to heterogeneous catalysis. It characterizes the structure of catalytic materials and surfaces.

This volume is a collection of the papers presented at the Twelfth Conference on the Catalysis of Organic Reactions, where all phases of catalysis, including heterogeneous catalytic hydrogenation, catalytic oxidation, homogeneous catalysis, carbonylation, and amination have been discussed.

This book presents up-to-date information about the catalysis and surface properties of liquid metals and liquid alloys. It is intended for use by chemical engineers and researchers in catalysis, surface science, liquid metals, and chemical process technologies.

Fundamentals of Petroleum and Petrochemical Engineering provides a holistic understanding of petroleum and petrochemical products manufacturing, presented in a step-by-step sequence of the entire supply chain. The book covers the essential preliminaries for the exploration and production of crude petroleum oil and gas, an analysis of crude oil and its petroleum products, the processing of petroleum in refineries, the fundamentals of lubricating oil and grease, petrochemicals, theories and problems of unit operations and the processes involved in refineries and petrochemical plants, and commercial and managerial activities necessary for the ultimate success of a refining or manufacturing business

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.

During the upgrading of heavy petroleum, asphaltene is the most problematic impurity since it is the main cause of catalyst deactivation and sediments formation. Exploring many aspects related to asphaltenes composition and conversion, this book highlights the changes that these heavy and complex molecules undergo during catalytic hydroprocessing.

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.

Based on the proceedings of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers' Spring National Meeting in Houston, Texas, March 28 to April 1, 1993, this work details various facets of residue upgrading and distillate hydrotreating, stressing the importance of selective catalysts in aromatics reduction.

Spectroscopic techniques are essential to the understanding of catalyst performance and feedstock properties. This volume examines the use of adsorption microcalorimetry to measure acidity, acid site density, and strength of the acid sites in heterogenous catalysts. It discusses the use of H-NMR to characterize the properties of FCCU feedstock.

This new edition continues to blend conventional topics with a broader perspective of integrated process operation, control, and information systems. Updated throughout, it addresses issues relevant to today's teaching and discusses smart manufacturing, new data preprocessing techniques, and machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts.

This book describes lubricant additives, their synthesis, chemistry, and mode of action. Important areas of application are covered, detailing which lubricants are needed. Includes new content on chlorohydrocarbons, hydrogenated styrene-diene viscosity modifiers, alkylated aromatics, and the impact of REACh and GHS on the lubricant industry.

The Chemistry and Technology of Coal, Third Edition covers the relationship of coal industry processes with environmental regulations, as well as the effects of combustion products on the atmosphere. It introduces the science of coal, beginning with its formation in the ground, leading to the production of a wide variety of products and petrochemical intermediates in the twenty-first century. The book is designed for scientists, engineers, and students engaged in the coal and/or catalyst manufacturing industry looking for a general overview or update on the science of coal.

Combines a description of the origin and use of fundamental chemical kinetics through an assessment of realistic reactor problems with a discussion of kinetics and its relation to chemical thermodynamics. This title provides exercises, open-ended situations drawing on creative thinking, and worked-out examples.

Presents a description of catalytic systems commonly used as model systems in the laboratory and as industrial catalysts in large-scale operations, and a discussion of the mechanisms operating in these reactions. This title shows attempts to describe the elementary steps by quantum chemical methods.