Crude Oil Refining: A Simplified Approach - Softcover

Da Silva, Marcio Wagner

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1032272155 ISBN 13: 9781032272153

Publisher: CRC Press, 2025

Synopsis

This book provides an overview of crude oil refining processes and presents a deep analysis of the current context and challenges imposed on players in the downstream industry. Crude Oil Refining: A Simplified Approach covers traditional processes of the refining industry, the impact of current trends, and technological routes available to help these players survive in a highly competitive environment.

FEATURES

• Offers a simplified approach to crude oil refining processes
• Discusses economic information related to the downstream business, including refining margins and profitability
• Introduces newer trends in the industry, such as petrochemical integration, crude-to-chemicals refineries, and renewables coprocessing in crude oil refineries
• Presents the challenges related to these new trends and offers technological solutions to overcome them for profitable and sustainable operations
• Describes how the use of biofuels can minimize the environmental impact of transportation fuel in nations of high demand like Brazil

Offering a contemporary view of current challenges and opportunities in the downstream oil and gas business, this practical book is aimed at readers working in the fields of petroleum and chemical engineering.

About this title

About the Author

Marcio Wagner da Silva is a Process Engineer and has experience in the Downstream Industry, in technical and managing positions. He received a PhD in Chemical Engineering from State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), an MBA in Project Management from Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), and an MBA in Digital Transformation at Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUC-RS).

From the Back Cover

The book provides an overview of crude oil refining processes and presents a deep analysis of the current context and challenges in the downstream industry. It covers traditional refining processes, the impact of current trends, and technological routes available to help those in the industry survive in a highly competitive environment.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032272155
• ISBN 13: 9781032272153
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 267