Petroleum Refining: Technology and Economics - Hardcover

Gary, James H; Handwerk, Glenn E

 
9780824791575: Petroleum Refining: Technology and Economics

Synopsis

This third edition presents the latest developments in the fundamental aspects of petroleum refining technology and economics, discussing both the physical and chemical properties of petroleum, petroleum products and oxygenate fuel additives. It examines current environmental requirements and downstream implications of the Clean Air Act regarding processing, fuels and product specifications. End-of-chapter problems, a case study and sample illustrations are included.

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Praise for the previous edition... ..."this book represents an excellent summary of modern refining processes used in the petroleum industry." -Chemical Engineering Research and Design ..."a most valuable publication." -Chemical Engineering Journal ..."continue[s] to be a highly popular textbook, and because of its invaluable industrial flavour it will also find [an] audience between practicing engineers and chemists." -Chemical Engineering Science ..."well written and easily read...[a] valuable reference for any library." -Energy & Fuels

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