Chemical properties of Synthoil products and feeds. Summary of final report

Data obtained on the Chemical Properties of Synthoil Products and Feeds are summarized. Emphasis is placed on the overall characterization, the individual compounds and carbon number homologs determined in the oil fractions, the structural parameters calculated for the asphaltene fractions and the possible correlations between product composition and processing conditions. The detailed data are published in a five volume final report entitled ''Chemical Properties of Synthoil Products and Feeds.'' Synthoil feeds and products are extremely complex materials that can, however, be characterized in detail with the proper analytical methodology. The scope of the characterization can be gauged to the immediate or longer range process requirements. Significant correlations exist between product composition and processing conditions. The main effects of the process, apart from the increase in the oil fractions, include a drastic decrease in the sulfur content and a significant increase in hydroaromatic components.