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 3000
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
THE REMOVAL OF PHOSPHORIC COMPOUNDS FROM SURFACE WATER NEAR A FARMLAND USING MAIZE TASSEL IMMOBILIZED IN POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
ABSTRACT
In this study, proximate analysis and characterization techniques were carried out on maize tassel fibres in order to check its...
AN ASSESSMENT OF TEACHERS TEACHING METHODS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENTS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
In any serious country, state, organization, or individual, education is a vita...
THE GROWTH OF NIGERIAN ECONOMY AND UNEMPLOYMENT (1980-2010)
THE BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Unemployment has been one of the most persistent and unmanageable problems facing all industrial countries of the...
INFLUENCE OF COMMUNITY RADIO IN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN ENUGU STATE.
Background of the Study
In every society we find ourselves, the need for the rules to reach out improve the standard of the ruled is impe...
A SOCIOLINGUISTIC REVIEW OF CODE SWITCHING AND CODE MIXING IN SELECTED JENIFA’S DIARY EPISODES
Background to the study
The employment of more than one language, variety, or style by a speaker within...
THE ROLE OF FIDUCIARY ACCOUNTANTS IN FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS
THE ROLE OF FIDUCIARY ACCOUNTANTS IN FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS
The study aims to (1) investigate the role of fiduciary acc...
THE EFFECT OF INFLATION ON ECONOMIC EXPANSION IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Families all throughout the world, including those in Nigeria, are increasingly...
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The historical background of conflict in organization can be seen as far back a...
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF STRATEGIC MARKETING PRACTICES TO THE EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENT PERFORMANCE OF SMALL SCALE AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE
ABSTRACT
The study examines the significance of marketing strategies on the performance of small-scale enterprise in Sho...
THE IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL POLICIES ON NIGERIAN ECONOMY
ABSTRACT
This research work assesses the impact of agricultural policies on Nigerian economy. The study...
