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Crude Oil Refining: A Simplified Approach
 
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ISBN13:9781032272153
ISBN10:1032272155
Binding:Paperback
No. of pages:281 pages
Size:234x156 mm
Weight:453 g
Language:English
Illustrations: 141 Illustrations, black & white; 117 Halftones, black & white; 24 Line drawings, black & white; 10 Tables, black & white
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Crude Oil Refining

A Simplified Approach
 
Edition number: 1
Publisher: CRC Press
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Short description:

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.

Long description:

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.



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  • 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.

Table of Contents:

1. Crude Oil  2. Crude Oil Distillation  3. Thermal Conversion Processes  4. Catalytic Conversion Processes  5. Hydroprocessing Technologies  6. Lubricating Production Refineries  7. Refining Configurations  8. Hydrogen Production  9. Caustic Treating Processes  10. Environmental Processes  11. A New Downstream Industry  12. The Propylene Production Gap  13. Gas-to-Liquid Processing Routes  14. Business Strategy Models Applied to the Downstream Industry  15. Corrosion Management in Refining Assets  16. Energy Management and the Sustainability of the Downstream Industry