ABSTRACT

Continuing the tradition and high standards set by earlier editions, Petroleum Refining, Fourth Edition summarizes recent developments in oil refining processes, addressing topics ranging from basic applications to the implementation of viable operations that meet environmental and economic stipulations.

Maintaining the clear and systematic

chapter 1|4 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|15 pages

Refinery Products

chapter 3|14 pages

Refinery Feedstocks

chapter 4|27 pages

Crude Distillation

chapter 5|24 pages

Coking and Thermal Processes

chapter 6|43 pages

Catalytic Cracking

chapter 7|23 pages

Catalytic Hydrocracking

chapter 8|13 pages

Hydroprocessing and Resid Processing

chapter 9|13 pages

Hydretreating

chapter 10|24 pages

Catalytic Reforming and Isomerization

chapter 11|24 pages

Alkylation and Polymerization

chapter 12|17 pages

Product Blending

chapter 13|23 pages

Supporting Processes

chapter 14|15 pages

Lubricating Oil Blending Stocks

chapter 15|11 pages

Petrochemical Feedstocks

chapter 17|19 pages

Cost Estimation

chapter 18|13 pages

Economic Evaluation