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

• Pubblicazione: New York, : Nova Science Publishers, c2010
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (183 p.)
• Disciplina: 665.5/388
• Soggetto topico: Asphaltene; Asphalt
• Altri autori: DuncanJeremy A
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- ASPHALTENES: CHARACTERIZATION, PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS -- 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 -- Abstract -- 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 -- References -- 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 -- References -- Chapter 4 EFFECT OF MAGNETIC FIELD ON THE PARAMAGNETIC, ANTIOXIDANT, AND VISCOUS PROPERTIES OF OILS AND RESIN-ASPHALTENE COMPONENTS -- 1. Introduction -- 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 -- References -- Chapter 5 OCCLUSION INSIDE ASPHALTENE AGGREGATES: INSIGHTS INTO THE STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ASPHALTENES AND ITS GEOCHEMICAL SIGNIFICANCE -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 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 -- Acknowledgments -- References -- INDEX -- Blank Page.
• Titolo autorizzato: Asphaltenes
• ISBN: 1-61122-774-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910824155603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Chemical engineering methods and technology.