دانلود کتاب Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language

This book is designed to give the reader an overview of key refining topics by using relevant analogies, easy-to-understand graphs, formulas, and illustrations. New to this edition is important information on the nature of crude oil and raw materials and a comprehensive discussion on what sets crude oil and oil products price differentials. Also new is a chapter on lubricants as well as the latest technologies employed by refiners. Each chapter was carefully written in nontechnical language to give the reader a basic understanding of the refining industry. The book can be used for self-study, as a classroom textbook, or as a quick reference. Content:• Front Matter • List of Illustrations • Preface • Table of Contents • 1. The Evolution of Petroleum Refining 2. From the Oil Patch to the Refinery 3. Crude Oil Characteristics 4. Distilling 5. Vacuum Flashing 6. The Chemistry of Petroleum 7. Refinery Gas Plants 8. Cat Cracking 9. Alkylation 10. Catalytic Reforming 11. Hydrocracking 12. Isomerization 13. Residue Reduction 14. Gasoline 15. Distillate and Residual Fuels 16. Hydrogen, Hydrotreating, and Sulfur Plants 17. Asphalt 18. Lubricants 19. Ethylene Plants 20. Simple and Complex Refineries 21. Solvent Recovery of Aromatics 22. Fuel Values - Heating Values • 23. Answers and Solutions • Glossary Index