The demand for coal products, particularly liquid fuels (gasoline and diesel fuel) and chemical feedstocks (such as aromatics and olefins), is increasing throughout the world, particularly in emerging industrial markets. Coal is alsoagain being seriously considered as an alternate fuel source for the generation of power and as a source of chemicals. Many Universities are adopting energy related courses in their regular curriculum. Existing refineries need fresh refining approaches to optimize efficiency and tluoughput and adapt to heavierfeedstocks to meet demand. This new edition is thoroughly updated with critical new coverage of clean coal technologies and the latest environmental regulations to ensure the reader is armed with a comprehensive resource as coal utilization evolves into the twenty-first century.
- ISBN: 978-1-43-983646-0
- Editorial: CRC Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 845
- Fecha Publicación: 05/09/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés