Analytical Advances for Hydrocarbon Research [Hardcover]

Determining the composition and properties of complex hydrocarbon mixtures in petroleum, synthetic fuels, and petrochemical products usually requires a battery of analytical techniques that detect and measure specific features of the molecules, such as boiling point, mass, nuclear magnetic resonance frequencies, etc. there have always been a need for new and improved analytical technology to better understand hydrocarbon chemistry and processes. This book provides an overview of recent advances and future challenges in modern analytical techniques that are commonly used in hydrocarbon applications. Experts in each of the areas covered have reviewed the state of the art, thus creating a book that will be useful to readers at all levels in academic, industry, and research institutions.Determining the composition and properties of complex hydrocarbon mixtures in petroleum, synthetic fuels, and petrochemical products usually requires a battery of analytical techniques that detect and measure specific features of the molecules, such as boiling point, mass, nuclear magnetic resonance frequencies, etc. there have always been a need for new and improved analytical technology to better understand hydrocarbon chemistry and processes. This book provides an overview of recent advances and future challenges in modern analytical techniques that are commonly used in hydrocarbon applications. Experts in each of the areas covered have reviewed the state of the art, thus creating a book that will be useful to readers at all levels in academic, industry, and research institutions.1. Estimation of Physical Properties and Composition of Hydrocarbon Mixtures.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Pure Hydrocarbons.- 2.1 Generalized Correlations for Physical Properties.- 2.2 Properties of Heavy Hydrocarbons.- 3 Properties of Petroleum Fractions.- 4. Composition of Petroleum Fractions.- 4.1 Characterization Parameters for Molecular Type.- 4.2 Development of Predictive Methods.- 4.3 Prediction of Sulfur Coló