A grave problem of modern oil refining industry is continuous deterioration of the produced
oil quality, on the one hand, and increase in the demand for motor fuels, on the other hand …

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 …

Iron is a favored catalyst for Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis, the production of hydrocarbons
from synthesis gas. Zeolites are common catalysts for hydrocarbon processing. Here we …

Vacuum residue (VR) upgrading was conducted in the environment of supercritical water
(SCW) without oxygen addition in an attempt to yield a maximum of light oil. Simulated …

Asphaltenes raise trouble in petroleum processing. During the hydroprocessing of heavy
feedstock, asphaltenes limit the efficiency of conversion and refining, act as coke precursors …

The book provides the most up-to-date information on testing and development of
hydroprocessing catalysts with the aim to improve performance of the conventional and …

Most of the characterization of SARA fractions of heavy crude oils during hydrocracking
reactions is focused only on asphaltenes, and scarce works are devoted to analyze the …

Metal tallates are generating considerable interest as catalysts for thermally enhanced oil
recovery. Meanwhile, in situ combustion is considered a promising thermally enhanced oil …

Residue hydroprocessing is one of the important processes in refinery to get maximum
benefit. Coke deposition on the catalyst and on the interior of parts of the unit is a major …

Bio-oil contains many oxygenated compounds, as well as high acid and water content,
which can reduce the stability of its components and have poor overall physicochemical …