Heavy Hydrocarbon Resources: Characterization, Upgrading, and Utilization

by Parviz M. Rahimi

This book discusses recent research and developments related to characterization and utilization of petroleum-derived asphaltenes. Chapters cover computer simulation of physical density and thermal properties, precise measurements of molecular weights of asphaltene, estimation of structural parameter distribution, characterization of refractory sulfur compounds, hydrotreatment, cracking, visbreaking, and coking reactivities.

In petroleum industries,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0841238790
• ISBN13: 9780841238794
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: American Chemical Society
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"