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Ultrasonication of H-MOR zeolite catalysts for dimethylether (DME) production...

All important effective ultrasonication variables encountered during carrying out the dehydration of methanol on H-MOR zeolite catalysts to produce dimethylether are studied in the present...

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Simulation and characterization in the refining industry: A review

Oil refining is one of the most complex chemical industries; the objective of refinery operations is to generate as much profit as possible by converting crude oils into valuable products. The current...

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Effect on naphtha and residue yield through different operating and design...

HYSYS process modeling software was used to analyze the effect of number of trays, feed tray position, and reflux ratio on naphtha and also on atmospheric residue yield. Analysis of data showed that...

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A review of biodiesel generation from non edible seed oils crop using non...

The focus of this review is on the use of non-conventional heterogeneous catalysts for biodiesel synthesis. The review is based on published works that have utilized these non-conventional catalysts...

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The effects of the volatile oil-gas ratio on reserve estimation (GMBE versus...

This work presents a general, straight-line method to estimate the original oil and gas in-place in a reservoir without restrictions on fluid composition. All past efforts are applicable to only...

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Temperature programme reduction (TPR) studies of cobalt phases in γ-alumina...

Temperature programmed reduction (TPR) is one of the techniques for obtaining information about phases or bulk species in heterogeneous catalysts. Information from TPR analysis can give insights about...

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Physico-chemical characteristics of Pakistani used engine oils

In this study, physicochemical characteristics of Pakistani fresh and used monograde (SAE-40, SAE-50) and multigrade (SAE-20W/50) engine oils have been studied. The samples were analyzed for specific...

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Effects of biofuel production on selected local Communities in Nigeria

Biofuel is gradually being adopted as alternative to fossil fuel in the use for automotive, thermal and power generation. The Nigerian Policy on biofuel introduced in 2007 expresses the national...

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Removal of free fatty acids in neem oil using diphenylamine functionalized...

Biodiesel is produced from edible/non-edible plants oil. However, alkaline transesterification of these oils makes the process challenging due to the presence of large amount of free fatty acids...

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Field application of adding formate salts exertion on the water based...

Due to the fact that there is a wide range of drilling fluids, it is difficult to discuss drilling fluid composition that is completely accurate for all mud types in all drilling situations. The...

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A review of biodiesel generation from non edible seed oils crop using non...

The focus of this review is on the use of non-conventional heterogeneous catalysts for biodiesel synthesis. The review is based on published works that have utilized these non-conventional catalysts...

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The effects of the volatile oil-gas ratio on reserve estimation (GMBE versus...

This work presents a general, straight-line method to estimate the original oil and gas in-place in a reservoir without restrictions on fluid composition. All past efforts are applicable to only...

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Temperature programme reduction (TPR) studies of cobalt phases in γ-alumina...

Temperature programmed reduction (TPR) is one of the techniques for obtaining information about phases or bulk species in heterogeneous catalysts. Information from TPR analysis can give insights about...

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Physico-chemical characteristics of Pakistani used engine oils

In this study, physicochemical characteristics of Pakistani fresh and used monograde (SAE-40, SAE-50) and multigrade (SAE-20W/50) engine oils have been studied. The samples were analyzed for specific...

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Effects of biofuel production on selected local Communities in Nigeria

Biofuel is gradually being adopted as alternative to fossil fuel in the use for automotive, thermal and power generation. The Nigerian Policy on biofuel introduced in 2007 expresses the national...

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Removal of free fatty acids in neem oil using diphenylamine functionalized...

Biodiesel is produced from edible/non-edible plants oil. However, alkaline transesterification of these oils makes the process challenging due to the presence of large amount of free fatty acids...

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Field application of adding formate salts exertion on the water based...

Due to the fact that there is a wide range of drilling fluids, it is difficult to discuss drilling fluid composition that is completely accurate for all mud types in all drilling situations. The...

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Biodiesel potentials of two phenotypes of Cyperus esculentus unconventional oils

Two varieties of Cyperus esculentus, identified by their phenotype (black or yellow) were collected from Benin. To investigate their biodiesel profiles, the roots were extracted with hexane....

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Effect of some citrus juice concentrates on crude oil emulsion

Crude oil emulsions constitute a major challenge in oil field operations. To resolve this challenge, many researchers have studied crude oil emulsion demulsification patterns in the presence of...

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Fatty acid profile and quality parameters of Ceiba pentandra (L.) seed oil: A...

The probable depletion of fossil energy resources has led the international scientific community to direct research towards biofuels, including vegetable oils. Benin has a rich biodiversity with...

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