Upgrading of Heavy and Extra-Heavy Crude Oils by Catalytic Hydrotreating: The History of HIDRO-IMP Technology

This book explores the common approaches to upgrade heavy and extra-heavy crude oils by means of catalytic hydrotreating, emphasizing hydrogen addition technology as well as carbon rejection alternatives. Kinetic and reactor models are combined with experimental data to simulate and optimize commercial-scale reactor performance.

Key Features
• Focuses on fixed-bed catalytic hydrotreating and catalysts and process scheme characteristics for commercial application.
• Guides readers on hydrotreat...