The Chemistry and Technology of Petroleum, 5th Edition

With demand for petroleum products increasing worldwide, there is a tendency for existing refineries to seek new approaches to optimize efficiency and throughput. In addition, changes in product specifications due to environmental regulations greatly influence the development of petroleum refining technologies. These factors underlie the need for this fifth edition of The Chemistry and Technology of Petroleum, which continues in the tradition of the bestselling fourth edition, proving readers with a detailed overview of the chemistry and technology of petroleum as it evolves into the twenty-first century.

The new edition has been updated with the latest developments in the refining industry, including new processes as well as updates on evolving processes and various environmental regulations. The book covers issues related to economics and future refineries, examines the changing character of refinery feedstock, and offers new discussions on environmental aspects of refining. It contains more than 300 figures and tables, including chemical structures and process flow sheets.

A useful reference for scientists and engineers in the petroleum industry as well as in the catalyst manufacturing industry, this book introduces readers to the science and technology of petroleum, beginning with its formation in the ground and culminating in the production of a wide variety of products and petrochemical intermediates.

Preface

Part I : History, Occurrence, and Recovery
Chapter 1 : History and Terminology
Chapter 2 : Classification
Chapter 3 : Origin and Occurrence
Chapter 4 : Reservoirs and Reservoir Fluids
Chapter 5 : Kerogen
Chapter 6 : Exploration, Recovery, and Transportation
Chapter 7 : Recovery of Heavy Oil and Tar Sand Bitumen

Part II : Composition and Properties
Chapter 8 : Chemical Composition
Chapter 9 : Fractional Composition
Chapter 10 : Petroleum Analysis
Chapter 11 : Structural Group Analysis
Chapter 12 : Asphaltene Constituents
Chapter 13 : Structure of Petroleum
Chapter 14 : Instability and Incompatibility

Part III : Refining
Chapter 15 : Introduction to Refining Processes
Chapter 16 : Refining Chemistry
Chapter 17 : Distillation
Chapter 18 : Thermal Cracking
Chapter 19 : Catalytic Cracking
Chapter 20 : Solvent Processes
Chapter 21 : Hydrotreating and Desulfurization
Chapter 22 : Hydrocracking
Chapter 23 : Hydrogen Production
Chapter 24 : Product Improvement and Treating
Chapter 25 : Gas Processing
Chapter 26 : Petroleum Products
Chapter 27 : Petrochemicals

Part IV : Environmental Issues
Chapter 28 : Refinery Wastes
Chapter 29 : Environmental Aspects of Refining
Chapter 30 : Environmental Analysis
Chapter 31 : Conversion Factors

Glossary
Index