Speight, James G.,
Heavy and extra-heavy oil upgrading technologies / James G. Speight. - 1 online resource (vi, 168 pages) : illustrations (some color) - Gale virtual reference library .
Includes bibliographical references.
chapter 1. Refining heavy oil and extra-heavy oil -- chapter 2. Thermal cracking -- chapter 3. Catalytic cracking -- chapter 4. Hydrotreating and desulfurization -- chapter 5. Hydrocracking -- chapter 6. Solvent processes -- chapter 7. Heavy feedstock refining--the future.
Provides an overview of strategies for future recovery and refining of the fossil fuels derived from unconventional reservoirs of oil and gas, as well as the chemistry and engineering behind the latest developments and technologies in the industry and the various environmental regulations.
0124045707 (pbk.) 9780124017474 (electronic book) 9780124045705 (pbk.)
Feedstock.
Heavy oil.
Petroleum engineering--Technological innovations.
TN870 / .S556 2013
665.5384
Heavy and extra-heavy oil upgrading technologies / James G. Speight. - 1 online resource (vi, 168 pages) : illustrations (some color) - Gale virtual reference library .
Includes bibliographical references.
chapter 1. Refining heavy oil and extra-heavy oil -- chapter 2. Thermal cracking -- chapter 3. Catalytic cracking -- chapter 4. Hydrotreating and desulfurization -- chapter 5. Hydrocracking -- chapter 6. Solvent processes -- chapter 7. Heavy feedstock refining--the future.
Provides an overview of strategies for future recovery and refining of the fossil fuels derived from unconventional reservoirs of oil and gas, as well as the chemistry and engineering behind the latest developments and technologies in the industry and the various environmental regulations.
0124045707 (pbk.) 9780124017474 (electronic book) 9780124045705 (pbk.)
Feedstock.
Heavy oil.
Petroleum engineering--Technological innovations.
TN870 / .S556 2013
665.5384