EXTRACTION AND CHARACTERISATION OF MALTENE AND ASPHALTENE FROM AGBABU BITUMEN
- Project Research
- 1-5 Chapters
- Abstract : Available
- Table of Content: Available
- Reference Style: APA
- Recommended for : Student Researchers
- NGN 5000
ABSTRACT
Extraction is an important separation process for separating high value-added light oils from unconventional oils matrix such as bitumen and extra heavy oil. Thus it is important to understand the extraction process and the characterization of its products. Extraction of Agbabu bitumen yield 54.3 % maltene, 23.7% asphaltene and 21% impurities. The yield of maltene is almost twice (2 times) the yield of asphaltene. Agbabu bitumen, maltene and asphaltene fractions were analyzed using a thermogravimetric analyzer, XRD, FTIR and GC MS. From TGA It is observed that the pyrolysis behavior of maltene was similar to that of bitumen with one wide shoulder and one narrow peak, while that of asphaltene shows only one peak. The FTIR analysis of the bitumen and it compound shows the presence of aromatic, phenolic and aliphatic compounds. Scanning electron microscopy images showed that the structure of the bitumen is composed of quartz particles surrounded by a mixture of organic matter and clay minerals
Related Project Materials
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PROLONG LABOR AMONG WOMEN AGE 32-45 YEAR
-
-
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
-
In Africa particularly Nigeria the...
THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND IT'S EFFECTS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNDERGRADUATES: A STUDY OF AE-FUNAI STUDENTS
Background of the study
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of many industr...
THE IMPACT OF DRUG ABUSE ON TONE OF DISCIPLINE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
From independence, the secondary school system of education in Nigeria experien...
An Appraisal of Nurses' Role in Reducing Maternal Morbidity through Prenatal Education at Plateau State Specialist Hospital
Background of the Study
Maternal morbidity remains a critical issue in many developing countries, particularly in sub-Sa...
Investigation into the Effectiveness of AI-Based Virtual Assistants in Student Support in Universities in Sokoto North Local Government Area, Sokoto State
Background of the Study
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed many sectors, with education being one of the most aff...
Exploring the Link Between GDP Growth and Interest Rate Movements in Nigeria
Background of the Study
Interest rates serve as a critical lever in monetary policy, influencing borrowing costs, consumer...
Optimization of 3D Game-Based Learning for Programming Courses at Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State
Background of the study
Game-based learning has gained traction as an innovative approach to education, particularly in tec...
IMPACT OF AUDIO VISUAL AIDS IN TEACHING HOME ECONOMICS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Teaching and learning activities are interesting when instructional materials are used effectively and efficiently in a classroom-teaching situatio...
APPLICATION OF SOCIAL NETWORKS MEDIA FOR REFERENCE SERVICES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN DELTA STATE
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to investigate the application of social networks media for reference services in academic libraries...
Design of a Cloud-Based Security Solution for Campus Networks in Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
Background of the Study
With the rapid expansion of educational institutions and the growing reliance o...
