Advanced Catalysis Processes in Petrochemicals and Petroleum Refining: Emerging Research and Opportunities

by Al-Kinany, Mohammed C.
Advanced Catalysis Processes in Petrochemicals and Petroleum Refining: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Author: Al-Kinany, Mohammed C.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2019-08-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522580344
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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.

Decarbonization Strategies and Drivers to Achieve Carbon Neutrality for Sustainability

by Majeti Narasimha Vara Prasad
Decarbonization Strategies and Drivers to Achieve Carbon Neutrality for Sustainability
Author: Majeti Narasimha Vara Prasad
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 664
Release: 2024-03-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0443136084
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Decarbonization Strategies and Drivers to Achieve Carbon Neutrality for Sustainability emphasizes the significance of various decarbonization strategies. It is expected to solve some of the problems centered around decarbonization and available technologies and to diversify renewable energy supply in different sectors contributing to energy security. The book covers contribution of bioenergy to decarbonization, non-fossil energy targets, role of wind energy, hydrogen energy, potential of geothermal energy, nuclear energy, wind to energy, role of electri?cation and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies are covered in this work. Decarbonization Strategies and Drivers to Achieve Carbon Neutrality for Sustainability aims to explain how reducing petroleum consumption and supplementing alternate sources of renewable fuels is vital and would strengthen decarbonization. - Provides strategies for the implementation of decarbonization - Explores the possibilities for reducing the emission of greenhouse gases - Suggests actions and possible solutions to counteract climate change and its consequences

Design of Experiments for Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food, and Industrial Applications

by Carrillo-Cedillo, Eugenia Gabriela
Design of Experiments for Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food, and Industrial Applications
Author: Carrillo-Cedillo, Eugenia Gabriela
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2019-12-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 179981520X
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Statistics is a key characteristic that assists a wide variety of professions including business, government, and factual sciences. Companies need data calculation to make informed decisions that help maintain their relevance. Design of experiments (DOE) is a set of active techniques that provides a more efficient approach for industries to test their processes and form effective conclusions. Experimental design can be implemented into multiple professions, and it is a necessity to promote applicable research on this up-and-coming method. Design of Experiments for Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food, and Industrial Applications is a pivotal reference source that seeks to increase the use of design of experiments to optimize and improve analytical methods and productive processes in order to use less resources and time. While highlighting topics such as multivariate methods, factorial experiments, and pharmaceutical research, this publication is ideally designed for industrial designers, research scientists, chemical engineers, managers, academicians, and students seeking current research on advanced and multivariate statistics.

Handbook of Research on Developments and Trends in Industrial and Materials Engineering

by Sahoo, Prasanta
Handbook of Research on Developments and Trends in Industrial and Materials Engineering
Author: Sahoo, Prasanta
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 524
Release: 2019-11-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1799818330
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In today’s modernized world, new research and empirical findings are being conducted and found within various professional industries. The field of engineering is no different. Industrial and material engineering is continually advancing, making it challenging for practitioners to keep pace with the most recent trends and methods. Engineering professionals need a handbook that provides up-to-date research on the newest methodologies in this imperative industry. The Handbook of Research on Developments and Trends in Industrial and Materials Engineering is a collection of innovative research on the theoretical and practical aspects of integrated systems within engineering. This book provides a forum for professionals to understand the advancing methods of engineering. While highlighting topics including operations management, decision analysis, and communication technology, this book is ideally designed for researchers, managers, engineers, industrialists, manufacturers, academicians, policymakers, scientists, and students seeking current research on recent findings and modern approaches within industrial and materials engineering.

Applications and Techniques for Experimental Stress Analysis

by Karuppasamy, Karthik Selva Kumar
Applications and Techniques for Experimental Stress Analysis
Author: Karuppasamy, Karthik Selva Kumar
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2019-12-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1799816915
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The design of mechanical components for various engineering applications requires the understanding of stress distribution in the materials. The need of determining the nature of stress distribution on the components can be achieved with experimental techniques. Applications and Techniques for Experimental Stress Analysis is a timely research publication that examines how experimental stress analysis supports the development and validation of analytical and numerical models, the progress of phenomenological concepts, the measurement and control of system parameters under working conditions, and identification of sources of failure or malfunction. Highlighting a range of topics such as deformation, strain measurement, and element analysis, this book is essential for mechanical engineers, civil engineers, designers, aerospace engineers, researchers, industry professionals, academicians, and students.

Enhanced Heat Transfer Mechanism of Nanofluid MQL Cooling Grinding

by Li, Changhe
Enhanced Heat Transfer Mechanism of Nanofluid MQL Cooling Grinding
Author: Li, Changhe
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 441
Release: 2019-10-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 179981548X
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In today’s modern world, the manufacturing industry is embracing an energy-efficient initiative and adopting green techniques. One aspect that has failed to adopt this scheme is flood grinding. Current flood grinding methods increase the treatment cost of grinding fluid and waste large quantities. In order to remain sustainable and efficient, in-depth research is necessary to study green grinding technologies that can ensure machining precision and surface quality of workpiece and reduce grinding fluid-induced environmental pollution. Enhanced Heat Transfer Mechanism of Nanofluid MQL Cooling Grinding provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of nanofluid lubrication and its application within grinding flow and green manufacturing. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as airflow distribution, morphology analysis, and lubrication performance, this book is ideally designed for mechanical professionals, engineers, manufacturers, researchers, scientists, academicians, and students seeking current research on clean and low-carbon precision machining methods.

Nanocomposites for the Desulfurization of Fuels

by Saleh, Tawfik Abdo
Nanocomposites for the Desulfurization of Fuels
Author: Saleh, Tawfik Abdo
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2019-11-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 179982148X
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Research on nanotechnology has mainly focused on the aspects of synthesis of nanomaterials that have unique chemical, thermal, and mechanical properties applicable to a wide range of applications. A variety of properties and phenomena have been investigated, and many of the studies have been directed toward understanding the properties and applications of nanomaterials. Nanomaterials have properties that are useful for enhancing surface-to-volume ratio, reactivity, strength, and durability. Due to their enhanced chemical and mechanical properties, the nanomaterials play promising roles in enhancing the desulfurization. Nanocomposites for the Desulfurization of Fuels is an essential reference source that discusses the synthesis, properties, and technological developments of nanomaterials and their applications in petroleum. Featuring research on topics such as hybrid materials, catalytic properties, and environmental concerns, this book is ideally designed for chemical engineers, scientists, researchers, academicians, and students in fields that include chemistry, petroleum, materials science, physics, and engineering.

Practical Advances in Petroleum Processing

by Chang Samuel Hsu
Practical Advances in Petroleum Processing
Author: Chang Samuel Hsu
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 894
Release: 2007-01-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0387257896
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Includes topics not found together in books on petroleum processing: economics, automation, process modeling, online optimization, safety, environmental protection Combines overviews of petroleum composition, refinery processes, process automation, and environmental protection with comprehensive chapters on recent advances in hydroprocessing, FCC, lubricants, hydrogen management Gives diverse perspectives, both geographic and topical, because contributors include experts from eight different countries in North America, Europe and Asia, representing oil companies, universities, catalyst vendors, process licensors, consultants and engineering contractors

Catalysis Looks to the Future

by National Research Council
Catalysis Looks to the Future
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 97
Release: 1992-02-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309045843
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The impact of catalysis on the nation's economy is evidenced by the fact that catalytic technologies generate U.S. sales in excess of $400 billion per year and a net positive balance of trade of $16 billion annually. This book outlines recent accomplishments in the science and technology of catalysis and summarizes important likely challenges and opportunities on the near horizon. It also presents recommendations for investment of financial and human resources by industry, academe, national laboratories, and relevant federal agencies if the nation is to maintain continuing leadership in this fieldâ€"one that is critical to the chemical and petroleum processing industries, essential for energy-efficient means for environmental protection, and vital for the production of a broad range of pharmaceuticals.