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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Main Author: Al-Atar, Eman
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/10195