Petroleum Science and Technology

Aimed at students and professionals, this book covers every major aspect of petroleum: the origin of fossil hydrocarbons and their chemical/physical properties; discovering hydrocarbon reserves; recovering oil, gas, and bitumen; purifying gas; the chemical and physical characterization of crude oil;...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hsu, Chang Samuel, Robinson, Paul R. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2019, 2019
Edition:1st ed. 2019
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Characteristics and History of Use
  • Crude Assay and Physical Properties
  • Chemical Composition
  • Classification and Characterization
  • Petroleum System and Occurrence
  • Exploration for Discovery
  • Production for Recovery
  • Significant Events and Current Status in Petroleum Refining
  • Desalting, Distillation and Hydrotreating
  • Isomerization, Reforming, Alkylation and Polymerization
  • Cracking, Coking and Visbreaking
  • Other Refining Processes
  • Lubricant Processes and Products
  • Petroleum Products
  • Safety and Environment