Modelling of a Naphtha Recovery Unit (NRU) with Implications for Process Optimization

The naphtha recovery unit (NRU) is an integral part of the processes used in the oil sands industry for bitumen extraction. The principle role of the NRU is to recover naphtha from the tailings for reuse in this process. This process is energy-intensive, and environmental guidelines for naphtha reco...

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Main Authors: Jiawei Du, William R. Cluett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Processes
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/7/74