CATALYTIC REFORMING OF GASOLINE FRACTION OIL MIXTURES OF THE SOUTHERN REGION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

This article discusses the results of a study of the process of catalytic reforming of straight-run gasoline obtained from a mixture of oil from a field located in the southern region of Kazakhstan. The individual and group hydrocarbon composition of the initial hydrotreated gasoline and reformate was studied in order to establish the degree of conversion of hydrocarbons at different stages of catalytic reforming. The qualitative characteristics of the catalysis of gasoline reforming obtained at different stages of the process allows us to establish the chemistry and reaction mechanism and the laws of the chemical degree of conversion of individual hydrocarbon groups during all stages of catalytic reforming. As a result of studying the process of catalytic reforming of straight-run gasoline fractions НЕФТЕХИМИЯ НЕФТЬ И ГАЗ 2020. 2 (116) 103 О 2 (85–180°С), a chemistry and a reaction mechanism are established that are based on the following reactions: dehydrocyclization of paraffin hydrocarbons, dehydrogenation and dehydroisomerization of naphthenic, isomerization of naphthenic and paraffin hydrocarbons. Comparison of the physicochemical properties and group hydrocarbon composition of the hydrogenate and reforming products shows that the amount of n-paraffin and naphthenic hydrocarbons after catalytic reforming is reduced by 3–4times than in the originalgasoline, and the concentration of aromatic hydrocarbons is significantly increased due to the cyclane dehydrogenation reaction and dehydrocyclization of normal paraffins. Set forth in article information on changing the group and individual hydrocarbon composition of gasoline in various stages of the catalytic reforming process, can serve as a basis for optimal control of technological process of catalytic reforming and is a priority in the production of highquality grades of motor fuel and petrochemical development in the processing of local oil and gas Republic of Kazakhstan.

Comparative In Vivo Toxicity of Topical JP-8 Jet Fuel and Its Individual Hydrocarbon Components: Identification of Tridecane and Tetradecane as Key Constituents Responsible for Dermal Irritation

Despite widespread exposure to military jet fuels, there remains a knowledge gap concerning the actual toxic entities responsible for irritation observed after topical fuel exposure. The present studies with individual hydrocarbon (HC) constituents of JP-8 jet fuel shed light on this issue. To mimic occupational scenarios, JP-8, 8 aliphatic HC (nonane, decane, undecane, dodecane, tridecane, tetradecane, pentadecane, hexadecane) and 6 aromatic HC (ethyl benzene, o-xylene, trimethyl benzene, cyclohexyl benzene, naphthalene, dimethyl naphthalene) soaked cotton fabrics were topically exposed to pigs for 1 day and with repeated daily exposures for 4 days. Erythema, epidermal thickness, and epidermal cell layers were quantitated. No erythema was noted in 1-day in vivo HC exposures but significant erythema was observed in 4-day tridecane, tetradecane, pentadecane, and JP-8 exposed sites. The aromatic HCs did not produce any macroscopic lesions in 1 or 4 days of in vivo exposures. Morphological observations revealed slight intercellular and intracellular epidermal edema in 4-day exposures with the aliphatic HCs. Epidermal thickness and number of cell layers significantly increased ( p < 0.05) in tridecane, tetradecane, pentadecane, and JP-8-treated sites. No significant differences were observed in the aromatic HC-exposed sites. Subcorneal microabscesses containing inflammatory cells were observed with most of the long-chain aliphatic HCs and JP-8 in 4-day exposures. Ultrastructural studies depicted that jet fuel HC-induced cleft formation within intercellular lipid lamellar bilayers of the stratum corneum. The degree of damage to the skin was proportional to the length of in vivo HC exposures. These data coupled with absorption and toxicity studies of jet fuel HC revealed that specific HCs (tridecane and tetradecane) might be the key constituents responsible for jet fuel-induced skin irritation.

Evaluation of Bioaugmentation for Remediation of Petroleum In a Wetland

ABSTRACT The primary goal of this research was to evaluate the performance of two commercial bioaugmentation products for their ability to enhance bioremediation of petroleum in a wetland. Additional treatments included inorganic nutrients, and an oiled control (intrinsic). The experiment used a controlled application of oil to reduce heterogeneity normally associated with spilled petroleum. The experimental design incorporated full replication and interspersion of treatments in a block design. The first-order biodegradation rate coefficients for the total target saturate and total target aromatic hydrocarbons showed no significant differences between treatments. Comparison of first-order biodegradation rate coefficients for individual hydrocarbon target analytes also showed no differences between the treatments. Although not statistically significant, one of the commercial bioaugmentation products did show consistently higher biodegradation rates for individual target analytes. Comparison of first-order biodegradation rate coefficients for the control treatment showed biodegradation rates comparable with those obtained in previous studies conducted at the site. This research study and the previous studies conducted at the site demonstrate bioremediation can be effective in removing petroleum from the environment. However, further research is necessary to optimize treatment strategies and to increase the understanding of the processes that contribute to bioremediation of petroleum in a wetland.