Crisman Annual Report 2009 - Harold Vance Department of ...

Density distribution from heat transfer simulation and corresponding
radiation amount distribution of multiphase n-C16 at 2.0 cm (a), 4.0 cm
(b), and 6.0 cm (c) from the bottom of the reactor.
energy for distillation of n-hexadecane (n-C 16
) and
naphtha with E-Beam. The results of experiments
with asphaltene indicate that E-Beam enhances
the decomposition of heavy hydrocarbon molecules
and improves the quality of upgraded hydrocarbon.
From the study of energy transfer mechanism, we
estimated heat loss, fluid movement, and radiation
energy distribution during the reaction. The results
of our economic evaluation show that E-Beam
upgrading appears to be economically feasible
in petroleum industry applications. These results
indicate significant potential for the application
of E-Beam technology throughout the petroleum
industry, particularly near production facilities,
transportation pipelines, and refining industry.
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