Effect of oil compatibility and resins/asphaltenes ratio on heat exchanger fouling of mixtures containing heavy oil
Fouling of heat transfer equipment due to unwanted deposition of solids during heating remains a major cost penalty in oil refineries. Severe fouling is encountered during the processing of asphaltene-containing oils, and with increased reliance on heavy oils the situation has been exacerbated....
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| Language: | English |
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2009
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/10195 |