Chemistry of Petrochemical Processes
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contentsv
- Preface to Second Editionxi
- Preface to First Editionxiii
- Chapter One. Primary Raw Materials for Petrochemicals1
- Introduction1
- Natural Gas1
- Crude Oils11
- Coal, Oil Shale, Tar Sand, and Gas Hydrates23
- References26
- Chapter Two. Hydrocarbon Intermediates29
- Introduction29
- Paraffinic Hydrocarbons29
- Olefinic Hydrocarbons32
- Dienes36
- Aromatic Hydrocarbons37
- Liquid Petroleum Fractions and Residues42
- References47
- Chapter Three. Crude Oil Processing and Production of Hydrocarbon Intermediates49
- Introduction49
- Physical Separation Processes49
- Conversion Processes54
- Production of Olefins101
- References107
- Chapter Four. Nonhydrocarbon Intermediates111
- Introduction111
- Hydrogen111
- Sulfur117
- Carbon Black118
- Synthesis Gas121
- Naphthenic Acids130
- Cresylic Acid131
- References133
- Chapter Five. Chemicals Based on Methane135
- Introduction135
- Chemicals Based on Direct Reactions of Methane136
- Chemicals Based on Synthesis Gas143
- References167
- Chapter Six. Ethane and Higher Paraffins-Based Chemicals169
- Introduction169
- Ethane Chemicals169
- Propane Chemicals171
- n-Butane Chemicals174
- Isobutane Chemicals180
- Naphtha-Based Chemicals181
- Chemicals from High Molecular Weight n-Paraffins182
- References186
- Chapter Seven. Chemicals Based on Ethylene188
- Introduction188
- Oxidation of Ethylene189
- Chlorination of Ethylene201
- Hydration of Ethylene204
- Oligomerization of Ethylene205
- Alkylation Using Ethylene210
- References211
- Chapter Eight. Chemicals Based on Propylene213
- Introduction213
- Oxidation of Propylene214
- Oxyacylation of Propylene226
- Chlorination of Propylene
- Hydration of Propylene227
- Addition of Organic Acids to Propene232
- Hydroformylation of Propylene: The Oxo Reaction232
- Disproportionation of Propylene (Metathesis)234
- Alkylation Using Propylene235
- References236
- Chapter Nine. C4 Olefins and Diolefins-Based Chemicals238
- Introduction238
- Chemicals from n-Butenes238
- Chemicals from Isobutylene249
- Chemicals from Butadiene255
- References260
- Chapter Ten. Chemicals Based on Benzene, Toluene, and Xylenes262
- Introduction262
- Reactions and Chemicals of Benzene262
- Reactions and Chemicals of Toluene284
- Chemicals from Xylenes294
- References299
- Chapter Eleven. Polymerization301
- Introduction301
- Monomers, Polymers, and Copolymers302
- Polymerization Reactions303
- Polymerization Techniques315
- Physical Properties of Polymers317
- References321
- Chapter Twelve. Synthetic Petroleum-Based Polymers323
- Introduction323
- Thermoplastics324
- Thermosetting Plastics342
- Synthetic Rubber350
- Synthetic Fibers359
- References371
- Appendix One: Conversion Factors374
- Appendix Two: Selected Properties of Hydrogen, Important C1-C10 Paraffins, Methylcyclopentane, and C376
- Index378
- About the Authors392
In Chemistry of Petrochemical Processes, readers find a handy and valuable source of information containing insights into petrochemical reactions and products, process technology, and polymer synthesis. The book reviews and describes the reactions and processes involved in transforming petroleum-based hydrocarbons into the chemicals that form the basis of the multi-billion dollar petrochemical industry. In addition, the book includes information on new process developments for the production of raw materials and intermediates for petrochemicals that have surfaced since the book's first edition.
Provides a quick understanding of the chemical reactions associated with oil and gas processing
Contains insights into petrochemical reactions and products, process technology, and polymer synthesis
Provides a quick understanding of the chemical reactions associated with oil and gas processing
Contains insights into petrochemical reactions and products, process technology, and polymer synthesis