Advances in Clean Hydrocarbon Fuel Processing

Dr M. Rashid Khan is the leader of Corporate Intellectual Assets Management in the Technology Management Division at Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia. He is widely regarded for his work in clean and alternative energies and carbon management. Dr Khan serves as a consultant for Intellectual Property and Business Development for a variety of fields.

Contributor contact details Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy Part I: Overview and assessment of hydrocarbon fuel conversion processes Chapter 1: Characterization and preparation of biomass, oil shale and coal-based feedstocks Abstract: 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Types and properties of feedstock 1.3 Coal feedstock characterization and requirements 1.4 Coal cleaning and preparation techniques 1.5 Coal slurry fuels 1.6 Future trends 1.7 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 2: Production, properties and environmental impact of hydrocarbon fuel conversion Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Production of hydrocarbon fuels 2.3 Properties of hydrocarbon fuels 2.4 Use and energy efficiency 2.5 Environmental impact 2.6 Toxicity hazards 2.7 Future trends in fuels production and properties Chapter 3: Life cycle assessment (LCA) of alternative hydrocarbon fuel conversion Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Life cycle assessment: environmental, energetic and techno-economic issues 3.3 Life cycle assessment of fuel conversion routes and alternative feedstock utilisation 3.4 Conclusions and future trends 3.5 Sources of further information and advice Part II: Solid hydrocarbon fuel processing and technology Chapter 4: Direct liquefaction (DCL) processes and technology for coal and biomass conversion Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Feedstocks for direct liquefaction 4.3 Basics of coal and biomass/lignin reaction chemistry 4.4 Process variables: coal rank, solvent, catalyst, temperature, pressure and residence time in direct liquefaction (DCL) 4.5 Known process technologies 4.6 Product output and quality issues 4.7 Process control and modeling techniques 4.8 Advantages and limitations 4.9 Future trends in direct coal liquefaction 4.10 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 5: Gasification process technology Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Gasification in the refinery environment 5.3 Basic principles 5.4 Building blocks for complete systems 5.5 Hydrogen and power plant as an example for a complete system 5.6 Advantages and limitations 5.7 Future trends 5.8 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 6: Pyrolysis processes and technology for the conversion of hydrocarbons and biomass Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Applicable feedstocks 6.3 Process technology 6.4 Basic reactions 6.5 Thermodynamics/reaction kinetics 6.6 Catalyst and solvent utilization 6.7 Conclusion and future trends Chapter 7: Biomass catalysis in conventional refineries Abstract: 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Biomass feedstock: availability and diversity 7.3 Catalytic cracking of biomass feedstock 7.4 Hydrotreating of biomass feedstock 7.5 Production of conventional liquid fuels from sugars 7.6 Future trends Part III: Liquid hydrocarbon fuel processing and technology Chapter 8: Sulfur removal from heavy and light petroleum hydrocarbon by selective oxidation Abstract: 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Background 8.3 Oxidative desulfurization chemistry 8.4 Conclusions Chapter 9: Partial oxidation (POX) processes and technology for clean fuel and chemical production Abstract: 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Process technology and methods of partial oxidation (POX) 9.3 Basic partial oxidation reactions 9.4 Catalysts utilized 9.5 Process control and modelling techniques 9.6 Advantages, limitations and optimization 9.7 Future trends Chapter 10: Hydroconversion processes and technology for clean fuel and chemical production Abstract: 10.1 Introduction to petroleum refining 10.2 Environmental protection 10.3 Hydroconversion overview 10.4 Economics of hydroconversion 10.5 Chemistry of hydroconversion 10.6 Supported-metal hydroconversion catalyst 10.7 Commercial hydroconversion units 10.8 Future trends in hydroconversion Part IV: Gaseous hydrocarbon fuel processing and technology Chapter 11: Middle distillate fuel pro