Asphaltenes : characterization, properties, and applications / Jeremy A. Duncan, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Duncan, Jeremy A.

Series:

Chemical engineering methods and technology.

Chemical engineering methods and technology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Asphaltene.

Asphalt.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (183 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Asphaltenes are molecular substances that are found in crude oil, along with resins, aromatic hydrocarbons, and alkanes. This book discusses the characterization of alphaltenes and crude oils using near-UV/visible absorption spectroscopy.

Contents:

Intro

ASPHALTENES: CHARACTERIZATION, PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS

CONTENTS

PREFACE

Chapter 1 CHARACTERIZATION OF ASPHALTENES AND CRUDE OILS BY NEAR-UV/VISIBLE ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Coloration Schemes for Characterizing Continuous UVVA Spectra

3. Non-Coloration Single-Parameter Characterization of UVVA Spectra

4. Effects of Crude Oil Dilution on Characteristic Parameters of UVVA Spectra

5. The Use of UVVA Techniques for Revealing Multiple Aggregation Stages of Asphaltenes

6. Unveiling Weak Peak Structures in Predominantly Continuous UVVA Spectra

7. Non-Existent "Resonance UV Absorption" of Asphaltenes

8. On the Possible Nature of Continuum in UVVA Spectra of Asphaltenes

8.1. The "Urbach Interpretation"

8.2. A Possible Role of Molecular Diversity

9. The Most Recent Attempt to Explain UVVA Continuum in Asphaltenes

Conclusion

Acknowlegments

References

Chapter 2 EFFECT OF ASPHALTENE CONSTITUENTS ON REFINERY PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS

1.0. Introduction

2.0. Asphaltene Precipitation

3.0. Chemical Nature of Asphaltene Constituents

4.0. Asphaltene Properties

5.0. Sediment Formation

6.0. Influence of Asphaltene Constituents on Processing

6.1. Separation

6.2. Visbreaking

6.3. Coking

6.4. Catalytic Cracking

6.5. Hydroconversion

7.0. Effect of Asphaltene Constituents on Product Quality

8.0. Conclusion

Chapter 3 ASPHALT SURFACES AS ECOLOGICAL TRAPS FOR WATER-SEEKING POLAROTACTIC INSECTS: HOW CAN THE POLARIZED LIGHT POLLUTION OF ASPHALT SURFACES BE REDUCED?

Abstract/Summary

1. Introduction: Polarotactic Insects Attracted to Asphalt Roads and Polarized Light Pollution of Asphalt Surfaces.

1.1. Attraction of Polarotactic Aquatic Insects to Dry Asphalt Roads

1.2. Polarized Light Pollution and Polarized Ecological Trap

2. Method: Measuring the Polarization Patterns of Asphalt Surfaces by Imaging Polarimetry

3. Results

3.1. Polarotactic Aquatic Insects Observed to Land on Asphalt Roads

3.2. Reflection-Polarization Characteristics of Asphalt Surfaces

4. Discussion

4.1. When Do Asphalt Surfaces Reflect Highly and Horizontally Polarized Light?

4.2. Reducing the Polarized Light Pollution of Asphalt Surfaces

5. Conclusions

Acknowledgments

Chapter 4 EFFECT OF MAGNETIC FIELD ON THE PARAMAGNETIC, ANTIOXIDANT, AND VISCOUS PROPERTIES OF OILS AND RESIN-ASPHALTENE COMPONENTS

2. Experimental Methods

3. Results and Discussion

3.1. Special Features of the Rheological Behavior of Oils in the Magnetic Field

3.2. Influence of the Magnetic Field on the Paramagnetic and Antioxidant Oil Properties

3.3. Influence of the Magnetic Treatment on the Paramagnetic and Antioxidant Properties of Resin-Asphaltene oil Components

4. Conclusions

Chapter 5 OCCLUSION INSIDE ASPHALTENE AGGREGATES: INSIGHTS INTO THE STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ASPHALTENES AND ITS GEOCHEMICAL SIGNIFICANCE

2. Occlusion Phenomenon inside Asphaltene Aggregates

3. Release of the Occluded Compounds from Asphaltene Aggregates

4. Information from the Occluded Compounds

4.1. Some Occluded Compounds Released from Asphaltene Aggregates

4.2. Insights into the Structural Characteristics of Asphaltene Aggregates

4.3. Geochemical Significance of the Occluded Compounds

5. Summary

INDEX

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Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.

ISBN:

1-61122-774-7

OCLC:

839305365