Energy and Resource Utilization of Refining Industry Oil Sludge by Microwave Treatment

The oily sludge from crude oil contains hazardous BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene) found in the bottom sediment of the crude oil tank in the petroleum refining plant. This study uses microwave treatment of the oily sludge to remove BTEX by utilizing the heat energy generated by the micr...

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Main Authors: Chien Li Lee, Cheng-Hsien Tsai, Chih-Ju G. Jou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/17/6862