Handbook of Industrial Hydrocarbon Processes

Handbook of Industrial Hydrocarbon Processes, Second Edition, provides an analysis of the process steps required to produce hydrocarbons from various raw materials and how the choice of a process depends not only on technology, but also on external effects, such as social and economic developments, political factors affecting the availability of raw materials, and environmental legislation. This book qualitatively examines chemical processes and plant design by showing the factors determining process structures, including the underlying chemistry, feedstock, product specifications and reactor design. The book also compares the processes for different products based on raw materials and manufacturing processes based on their respective applications.

With the addition of useful flowcharts that present an overview of the chemical processes, process design and equipment, this book is a valuable resource to industry professionals on how to understand how hydrocarbons are produced from different raw materials and how to develop an instinct for the right process development strategy.

Provides a qualitative analysis of chemical processes and plant design by showing the factors determining process structuresPresents chemical processes in an organized, easy-to-read and understandable manner with the use of useful flowcharts and concise descriptionsIncludes updates on changes in existing technological and chemical processes, as well as possible future improvements or changes to other more economic or more readily available feedstocks

1. Chemistry and Chemical Technology of Hydrocarbons 2. Chemistry and Properties of Hydrocarbons 3. Hydrocarbon Manufacture from Fossil Fuels 4. Hydrocarbons from Biomass 5. Production of Hydrocarbons by Petroleum Refining 6. Production of Hydrocarbons by Gas Processing 7. Products of Gas Processing and Petroleum Refining 8. The Biorefinery and Biofuels 9. Physical and Chemical Properties of Hydrocarbons 10. Decomposition of Hydrocarbons 11. Hydrocarbon Combustion 12. Petrochemicals 13. Manufacture of Monomers, Polymers, and Plastics 14. Pharmaceuticals 15. Environmental Effects of Hydrocarbons