Petroleum Refining: Technology, Economics, and Markets, Sixth Edition

Petroleum Refining: Technology,Economics,and Markets is the sixth edition of a perennial bestseller and is the most modern and authoritative guide in the field. It includes new discussion on the business and economics of refining, cost estimation and complexity, crude origins and properties, fuel specifications, and updates on technology, process units, and catalysts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 690 pages
Publication date: 10 September 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

Petroleum Refining: Technology, Economics, and Markets is a comprehensive and authoritative guide that has been instrumental in shaping the understanding of the petroleum refining industry for four decades. It has become the standard text in numerous schools and universities worldwide, offering valuable insights for students, professionals, and self-study enthusiasts alike. The sixth edition of this perennial bestseller, authored by Jim Gary, continues in the tradition of being the most modern and comprehensive resource in the field.

In this updated and expanded edition, the book encompasses new technologies, methods, and topics to reflect the ever-evolving nature of refining. It delves into the business and economics of refining, cost estimation and complexity, crude origins and properties, fuel specifications, and provides comprehensive updates on technology, process units, and catalysts.

The first half of the book is designed to cater to a general audience, providing an introduction to the primary economic and market characteristics of the industry. It offers a comprehensive overview of the inputs and outputs of refining, presenting new material that can be read independently or in conjunction with the rest of the text.

The second half of the book is a technical review of the main process units found in a refinery. It begins with distillation and covers each of the primary conversion and treatment processes in detail. This section has undergone significant reorganization, updating, and rewriting, with a greater emphasis on reaction chemistry and the role of catalysis in refining applications.

Petroleum Refining: Technology, Economics, and Markets is written with the specific needs of users, practitioners of refining, and those seeking to expand their knowledge of the field in mind. It offers a comprehensive and accessible approach, covering a wide range of topics and providing valuable insights into the complex world of petroleum refining. Whether you are a student, professional, or simply interested in understanding the industry better, this book is an invaluable resource.

Weight: 1664g
Dimension: 185 x 261 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781466563001
Edition number: 6 New edition