Fuel oil characteristics and applications: economic and technological aspects

This review explains some of the most important properties of heavy oils compared to other fuels. Although there is numerous heavy oil upgrading methods, this study was focused on the production of synthesis gas. Alongside advantages, some of the limitations of using heavy oil are also explained, in...

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Published in:	Petroleum science and technology Vol. 37; no. 9; pp. 1041 - 1044
Main Authors:	Man, Z., Ebadi, A. G., Mostafavi, S. M., Surendar, A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Abingdon Taylor & Francis 03-05-2019 Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	Fuel oils gas gasification heavy oil oil Synthesis gas Upgrading
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Summary:	This review explains some of the most important properties of heavy oils compared to other fuels. Although there is numerous heavy oil upgrading methods, this study was focused on the production of synthesis gas. Alongside advantages, some of the limitations of using heavy oil are also explained, including high heavy oil upgrading costs. In this regard, some of the most important heavy oil upgrading methods were selected and their economic characteristics were compared.
ISSN:	1091-6466 1532-2459
DOI:	10.1080/10916466.2019.1570256