Modeling of Processes and Reactors for Upgrading of Heavy Petroleum

This book provides an up-to-date treatment of all the important aspects of modeling of reactors employed in the main processes for heavy petroleum upgrading. It explains approaches to modeling catalytic reactors and discusses such aspects as thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, process variables, process schemes, and reactor design. To validate the models developed, the author uses experimental data obtained directly from the laboratory. This essential reference focuses on more practical issues regarding reactor modeling for upgrading of heavy petroleum and emphasizes detailed descriptions of catalytic reactor modeling.