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Catalysis in the Refining of Fischer-Tropsch Syncrude Arno de Klerk (University of Alberta, Canada)

Catalysis in the Refining of Fischer-Tropsch Syncrude By Arno de Klerk (University of Alberta, Canada)

Catalysis in the Refining of Fischer-Tropsch Syncrude by Arno de Klerk (University of Alberta, Canada)


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The first book to provide a review of the literature on the catalysis needed to refine syncrude to transportation fuels.

Catalysis in the Refining of Fischer-Tropsch Syncrude Summary

Catalysis in the Refining of Fischer-Tropsch Syncrude by Arno de Klerk (University of Alberta, Canada)

Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis (FTS) has been used on a commercial scale for more than eighty years. It was initially developed for strategic reasons because it offered a source of transportation fuels that was independent from crude oil. Unlike crude, Fischer-Tropsch synthetic crude is rich in olefins and oxygenates, while being sulphur and nitrogen free. Consequently, the catalysis involved in refining it is significantly different and only a few catalysts have been developed for the purpose. Until now, an account of this topic has been missing from the literature, despite mounting interest in the technology. This is the first book to provide a review and analysis of the literature (journal and patent) on the catalysis needed to refine syncrude to transportation fuels. It specifically highlights the impact of oxygenates and how oxygenates affect selectivity and deactivation. This aspect is also related to the refining of biomass derived liquids. Topics covered include: dimerisation / oligomerisation, isomerisation / hydroisomerisation, catalytic cracking / hydrocracking and hydrogenation, catalytic reforming, aromatic alkylation, etherification, dehydration, and some oxygenate and wax specific conversions.

Catalysis in the Refining of Fischer-Tropsch Syncrude Reviews

'This book provides an in-depth look at some of the technologies and processes used to upgrade synfuel stocks, including oligomerization, isomerisation, cracking/hydrocracking and hydrotreating.'
'This book provides an excellent and comprehensive evaluation of the catalytic processes for syncrude conversion to useful products such as fuel and oils.''The writing style is very clear and explains the processes concisely and simply'. * Stewart Brown *

About Arno de Klerk (University of Alberta, Canada)

Arno De Klerk obtained his formal qualifications at the University of Pretoria, South Africa and holds B. Eng., B. Eng. Hons. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering, as well as an M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry. He has been registered as a professional engineer in South Africa since 1999. His career started in forensic science before moving to industry in 1994 where his work was mainly in catalysis, catalyst evaluation and the refining of Fischer-Tropsch syncrude and coal liquids. He managed the Fischer-Tropsch refinery catalysis group of Sasol from 2001 until 2008 before moving to the University of Alberta Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering. He is author of around 50 scholarly papers, most of which dealt with Fischer-Tropsch refining and refining catalysis. Edward Furimsky has some forty years of research experience in the conversion of petroleum, coal and natural gas to various commercial products. His studies have included the upgrading of petroleum feeds, environmental and safety aspects, options for using spent refinery catalysts, quantification of emissions, and the optimization of refining schemes to lower overall emissions. He is also is also the author of two books, several book chapters, 130 journal articles, and a dozen reviews.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION; PRODUCTION OF SYNTHESIS GAS; FISCHER-TROPSCH SYNTHESIS; PROPERTIES OF PRIMARY PRODUCTS FROM FT; UPGRADING OF GASEOUS AND LIQUID PRODUCTS; UPGRADING OF FTS WAX; REACTIONS OF OXYGENATES; COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS FROM FT HYDROCARBONS; CATALYSIS OF FISCHER-TROPSCH REFINERIES; PATENT LITERATURE; FUTURE PERSPECTIVES; REFERENCES

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NPB9781849730808
9781849730808
1849730806
Catalysis in the Refining of Fischer-Tropsch Syncrude by Arno de Klerk (University of Alberta, Canada)
New
Hardback
Royal Society of Chemistry
2010-12-15
294
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