Petroleum refining in nontechnical language, fourth edition. Petroleum refining for the nontechnical person william l. Petroleum refinery activities start with receipt of. Petroleum refining for nontechnical language by william l. This fully revised resource presents the latest technologies and processes for petroleum refining from the worlds leadi. Mar 14, 2017 this fully revised fourth edition is a complete compendium of licensable technologies for the refining of petroleum and production of environmentally acceptable fuels and petrochemical intermediates. Crude oil to the consuming public, crude oil is the raw material that will ultimately power our vehicles, provide heating, pave our roads, and become the building blocks for many of the plastics we use. Prior to that time, petroleum was available only in very small quantities from natural seepage of subsurface oil in various areas throughout the world. Chemistry, refining, fuels and petrochemicals petroleum.
Light distillates liquid petroleum gas lpg gasoline also known as petrol kerosene jet. The refining of crude petroleum owes its origin to the successful drilling of the first oil well in titusville, pennsylvania, u. Each crude oil is unique and is a complex mixture of thousands of compounds. Gary colorado school of mines golden, colorado glen marcel dekker, inc. Oil and gas production in nontechnical languagemartin s. Leffler is the author of petroleum refining in nontechnical language 4. Petroleum is used mostly, by volume, for producing fuel oiland petrol, both important primary energy sources. If you sat down to design the scheme for an industry to blend gasoline. William lefflers petroleum refining in nontechnical language, 4th edition is a comprehensive overview of key refining topics by using relevant analogies, easytounderstand graphs, formulas, and illustrations.
Leffler, a retired executive from royal dutchshell, spent 36 years with that company. William leffler s petroleum refining in nontechnical language, 4th edition is a comprehensive overview of key refining topics by using relevant analogies, easytounderstand graphs, formulas, and illustrations. History, process and products nearly every aspect of our modern lifestyle is impacted by oil. Jan 30, 2009 william leffler s petroleum refining in nontechnical language, fourth edition is designed to give the reader an overview of key refining topics by using relevant analogies, easytounderstand graphs, formulas, and illustrations. William lefflers petroleum refining in nontechnical language, fourth edition is designed to give the reader an overview of key refining topics. This seminar program was designed to serve as an introduction to petroleum refining processing. Petroleum refining for the nontechnical person by william. Leffler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Learn more about petroleum refining, including its history and the various processes used to create the different products. Oil is used to power our vehicles, to create medicines that keep us healthy, and to make the plastics, cosmetics, and other personal products that enhance our daily lives. Nov 01, 2008 william leffler s petroleum refining in nontechnical language, fourth edition is designed to give the reader an overview of key refining topics by using relevant analogies, easytounderstand graphs, formulas, and illustrations. Petroleum refining in nontechnical language by william l leffler.
Classified under sic 29, the petroleum refining industry is. William lefflers petroleum refining in nontechnical language, fourth edition is designed to give the reader an overview of key refining topics by using relevant analogies, easytounderstand graphs, formulas, and illustrations. Feb 17, 2015 new york basel tm petroleum refining technology and economics fourth edition james h. Refining endproducts the primary endproducts produced in petroleum refining may be grouped into four categories. Petroleum refining refers to the process of converting crude oil into useful products. Petroleum refining in nontechnical language leffler. Petroleum refining in nontechnical language william l leffler. The seminar focuses on the core refining processes of fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, hydrotreating, hydrocracking, and catalytic reforming, although all major processes are covered in detail. This article discusses the various aspects of petroleum refining and oil products as a primary energy source and as a valuable feedstock for petrochemicals. Read handbook of petroleum refining processes, fourth edition by robert a. The other links add value to petroleum mainly by moving and storing it e. When measured in british thermal units btu, the nation relies on petroleum two times more than either coal or natural gas, and four times more than nuclear power, hydroelectricity, and other renewable energy. Manual 58 mnl58 petroleum refining and natural gas processing.
Crude oil is composed of hundreds of different hydrocarbon molecules, which are separated through the process of refining. Knowledge of these equipment items are essential for good refinery design, operation, and troubleshooting when necessary. However, the published information on the refinery processes and operation is scant and mostly confined to licensors data, which reveal little beyond what is absolutely necessary for process sale. This oneofakind, comprehensive handbook provides the latest industry and research advances in petroleum refining, natural gas processing, and refinery management. William lefflers petroleum refining in nontechnical language, fourth edition is designed to give the reader an overview of key refining topics by using relevant analogies, easytounderstand graphs, formulas, and illustrations new to this edition is important information on the nature of crude oil and raw materials and a comprehensive discussion on what sets crude oil and oil products. Petroleum refining and the prod uction of ulsg and ulsd october 24, 2011 page 2 2. An oil refinery or petroleum refinery is an industrial plant where crude oil is made into useful petroleum products by fractional distillation and other processes.
New to this edition is important information on the. The third edition reflects changes in petroleum processing and the impact of environmental regulation. Texas commission on environmental quality page 1 chapter 115 control of air pollution from volatile organic compounds subchapter d. However, none of these products would exist without the. Synopsis william lefflers petroleum refining in nontechnical language, fourth edition is designed to give the reader an overview of key refining topics by using relevant analogies, easytounderstand graphs, formulas, and illustrations. The text also provides a detailed introduction to refinery engineering topics, ranging from the basic principles and unit operations to overall refinery economics. Development document for the petroleum refining category. Petroleum refining in nontechnical language 4th edition details this book is designed to give the reader an overview of key refining topics by using relevant analogies, easytounderstand graphs, formulas, and illustrations. Download petroleum refining in nontechnical language fourth edition by william l. Petroleum refining in nontechnical language william l. The hardcover of the petroleum refining in nontechnical language by william l.
Petroleum refining, conversion of crude oil into useful products, including fuel oils, gasoline petrol, asphalt, and kerosene. Treatment processes in petroleum refining introduction oil refinery. This authoritative resource will prove essential for anyone who needs current, expertly written coverage of the latest developments in the petroleum refining process industry. Petroleum is vital to many industries and in the manufacture of a wide variety of materials. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Petroleum refining processes are those chemical engineering processes and other facilities used in petroleum refineries also referred to as oil refineries to transform petroleum crude oil into useful products such as liquefied petroleum gas lpg, gasoline or petrol, kerosene, jet fuel, diesel oil and fuel oils. Brent blend, made up of 15 oils from fields in the brent and ninian systems in the east. Fundamentals of petroleum refining presents the fundamentals of thermodynamics and kinetics, and it explains the scientific background essential for understanding refinery operations.
This work highlights contemporary approaches to resource utilization and provides comprehensive coverage of technological advances in residuum conversion. Practical advances in petroleum processing springer 2006. Handbook of petroleum refining processes, fourth edition. New york basel tm petroleum refining technology and economics fourth edition james h. Prepared for pesa may 2015 pesa petroleum equipment.
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It is second only to the chemicals industry in the total amount of energy it consumes. Speight encyclopedia of life support systems eolss 2. Petroleum refining for the nontechnical person 2nd ed. Dewatering and desalting before separation of petroleum into its various constituents can proceed, there is the need to clean the petroleum. The hardcover of the petroleum refining for the nontechnical person by william l.
Over 40 scientists, experts and professionals from both academia and industry have contributed to the 33 chapters in this handbook. Petroleum is the single largest source of energy for the united states. Petroleum refining processes are those chemical engineering processes and other facilities used in petroleum refineries also referred to as oil refineries to transform petroleum crude oil into useful products such as liquefied petroleum gas lpg, gasoline. Petroleum refining in nontechnical language fourth edition. Petroleum refining for the nontechnical person by william l. Indeed, many of the items that will be described and discussed here are also common to many other process industries. Petroleum refining in nontechnical language by william l. During his career he spent time in refining and marketing, petrochemicals, and corporate planning in the united states, and in exploration and production in london.
Chemistry, refining, fuels and petrochemicals refining james g. William leffler s petroleum refining in nontechnical language, fourth edition is designed to give the reader an overview of key refining topics by using relevant analogies, easytounderstand graphs, formulas, and illustrations. Products include gasoline, diesel fuel, asphalt base, heating oil, kerosene, and liquefied petroleum gas references. Chapter 5 the petroleum refining industry industry overview the petroleum refining industry uses the largest quantity of premium fuels in the industrial sector, amounting to 2,7 quads in 1981. This chapter deals with the items of equipment normally met with in the petroleum refining industry. It illustrates stateoftheart engineering methods for the refinement of heavy oils, bitumen, and other highsulphur feedstocks. It is ideal for professionals who are on the outside looking in, i. It delivers indepth coverage of todays petroleum refining technologies, methods, and best practices. Development document for the petroleum refining category 1974. This fully revised fourth edition is a complete compendium of licensable technologies for the refining of petroleum and. This is a great book for those who are not familiar with the refining industry. If you have somehow been charmed by the ads of my publisher or beguiled by the wordofmouth ravings of a colleague about the inestimable merit of this book, you probably dont need an introduction to this.
But the additional showing off is by collecting the soft file of the book. Light distillates liquid petroleum gas lpg gasoline also known as petrol kerosene jet fuel and other aircraft fuel. Products include gasoline, diesel fuel, asphalt base, heating oil, kerosene, and liquefied petroleum gas. New to this edition is important information on the nature of crude oil and raw materials and a comprehensive. Petroleum refining at a glance petroleum refining is a unique and critical link in the petroleum supply chain, from the wellhead to the pump. This introduction to crude oil and petroleum processing provides a working knowledge of crude oil properties and refining to make the large array of petroleumbased products we enjoy today. Process equipment in petroleum refining springerlink. Doe treating in petroleum refining is a means by which contaminants such as organic compounds containing sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen.
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