Handbook of Petroleum Refining Technology: Refining Made Easy

By Matthew E Parkerson

The second edition of Handbook of Petroleum Refining Technology: Refining Made Easy - is a comprehensive and accessible resource for professionals, researchers, and students in the field of petroleum refining. This edition has been thoroughly reviewed, revised, and expanded to include the latest advancements and practices in the industry.

The book covers a wide range of topics, including Base Aromatics Production Processes, Catalytic Cracking, Dehydrogenation, Hydrocracking, Hydrotreating, Isomerization, Separation Processes, Sulfur Compound Extraction and Sweetening, Visbreaking and Coking, catalytic Reforming, Olefins from Methanol, crude oil distillation, vacuum distillation, super fractionation, absorption, adsorption, crystallization, conversion processes, purification techniques, petroleum products and their uses, petrochemicals, refinery plant and facilities, and petroleum refining processes.

The new edition provides in-depth coverage of essential processes such as crude oil distillation and vacuum distillation, which play a crucial role in determining refinery capacity. It also explores advanced techniques like super fractionation, absorption, adsorption, and crystallization, highlighting their benefits and applications in refining operations.

The book delves into various conversion processes, purification techniques, and the production and uses of petroleum products and petrochemicals. It also provides insights into the design and operation of refinery plants and facilities.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CX1YXHB7
• ISBN13: 9798883657077
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"