Fischer-Tropsch Refining covers the production and refining of Fischer-Tropsch syncrude to fuels and chemicals systematically and comprehensively, presenting a wealth of new knowledge and material. It deals extensively with aspects of engineering, chemistry and catalysis.

This handbook and ready reference adopts a fundamental approach, looking at the molecules and their transformation from feed to product.

Numerous examples illustrate the possibilities and limitations of Fischer-Tropsch syncrude as feedstock.

Contents

Part I Introduction

1. Fischer–Tropsch Facilities at a Glance
2. Refining and Refineries at a Glance

Part II Production of Fischer–Tropsch Syncrude

3. Synthesis Gas Production, Cleaning, and Conditioning
4. Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis
5. Fischer–Tropsch Gas Loop

Part III Industrial Fischer–Tropsch Facilities

6. German Fischer–Tropsch Facilities
7. American Hydrocol Facility
8. Sasol 1 Facility
9. Sasol 2 and 3 Facilities
10. Mossgas Facility
11. Shell Middle Distillate Synthesis (SMDS) Facilities
12. Oryx and Escravos Gas-to-Liquids Facilities

Part IV Synthetic Transportation Fuels

13. Motor-Gasoline
14. Jet Fuel
15. Diesel Fuel

Part V Refining Technology

16. Refining Technology Selection
17. Dehydration, Etherification, and Hydration
18. Isomerization
19. Oligomerization
20. Aromatic Alkylation
21. Cracking
22. Reforming and Aromatization
23. Chemical Technologies

Part VI Refinery Design

24. Principles of Refinery Design
25. Motor-Gasoline Refining
26. Jet Fuel Refining
27. Diesel Fuel Refining
28. Chemicals and Lubricant Refining

Index

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