Journal of
Petroleum Technology and Alternative Fuels

  • Abbreviation: J. Pet. Technol. Altern. Fuels
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2360-8560
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPTAF
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 69

Review

Simulation and characterization in the refining industry: A review

Sumaya A. Mohamed
  • Sumaya A. Mohamed
  • Sudan University of Science and Technology, Sudan
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Dhallia Mamoun Beshir
  • Dhallia Mamoun Beshir
  • Sudan University of Science and Technology, Sudan.
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Ali A. Rabah
  • Ali A. Rabah
  • University of Khartoum, Sudan
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  •  Received: 28 August 2014
  •  Accepted: 23 October 2014
  •  Published: 31 October 2014

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