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Gasification of Unconventional Feedstocks

  • 1st Edition - January 3, 2014
  • Latest edition
  • Author: James G. Speight
  • Language: English

World gasification capacity is expected to grow by more than 70% by 2015. While gasification is not a new process, the higher price in crude has lead operators and refineries to… Read more

Description

World gasification capacity is expected to grow by more than 70% by 2015. While gasification is not a new process, the higher price in crude has lead operators and refineries to look at all possible coal-based technologies for energy conversion, and with the flow of heavy oil, tar sands and other unconventional feedstocks making their way to the refineries for processing, refinery managers and engineers alike must be made aware of how to process these uncommon energy sources. Gasification of Unconventional Feedstocks addresses these unfamiliar feeds and provides a quick and up-to-date reference on the background, process technology and downstream applications required to help refineries maximize profits turning low-value feedstock to beneficial syngas and other fuel products. Clear and comprehensive, Gasification of Unconventional Feedstocks provides engineers and refinery managers with the tools needed to quickly adapt to the more unconventional feedstocks and still maximize their refineries potential.

Key features

  • Get up to speed on how to adjust your refinery's processing to unconventional feedstocks
  • Understand the technology necessary to safely and effectively manage unfamiliar feeds
  • Turn low-value product to profit quickly with must-have tips and rules of thumb

Readership

Petroleum, Chemical, Environmental and Mechanical Engineers, Refinery Managers

Table of contents

Preface1. Feedstocks1 Introduction2 FeedstocksReferences2. Chemistry of Gasification1 Introduction2 Chemical Concepts3 Products4 Catalytic GasificationReferences3. Gasifier Types1 Introduction2 Gasifier Design3 Energy Balance and Other Design Options4 Chemical Aspects5 Gasifier−Feedstock Compatibility6 ProductsReferences4. Applications1 Introduction2 Fuel Gases3 Liquid Fuels4 Power GenerationReferences5. The Fischer−Tropsch Process1 Introduction2 Production of Synthesis Gas3 Production of Pure Carbon Monoxide and Hydrogen4 Fischer−Tropsch ChemistryReferences6. The Future of Gasification1 Introduction2 Environmental Benefits3 Now and the Future4 Market Developments5 OutlookReferencese-Glossary

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 3, 2014
  • Language: English

About the author

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James G. Speight

Dr. Speight is currently editor of the journal Petroleum Science and Technology (formerly Fuel Science and Technology International) and editor of the journal Energy

Sources. He is recognized as a world leader in the areas of fuels characterization and development. Dr. Speight is also Adjunct Professor of Chemical and Fuels Engineering at the University of Utah.

James Speight is also a Consultant, Author and Lecturer on energy and environmental issues. He has a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, both from University of Manchester. James has worked for various corporations and research facilities including Exxon, Alberta Research Council and the University of Manchester. With more than 45 years of experience, he has authored more than 400 publications--including over 50 books--reports and presentations, taught more than 70 courses, and is the Editor on many journals including the Founding Editor of Petroleum Science and Technology.

Affiliations and expertise
Editor, Petroleum Science and Technology (formerly Fuel Science and Technology International) and editor of the journal, Energy Sources. Dr. Speight is also Adjunct Professor of Chemical and Fuels Engineering at the University of Utah.

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