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James G. Speight
This book presents the thermal and catalytic processes in refining. The differences between each type of process and the types of feedstock that can be used for the processes are…
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An industry expert the importance and details the different approaches to production of hydrogen in petroleum refining. This practical and accessible guide is written for managers, professionals and technicians as…
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An industry expert details the different approaches to product improvement processes in refining technology. This practical and accessible guide is written for managers, professionals and technicians as well as graduate…
This book focusses on the various refinery processes that are used for gas cleaning operations. By understanding the use of gas cleaning processes, this book will satisfy the needs of…
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Environmental technology is an increasingly important topic and this book takes a look at issues such as resource utilisation, waste management, ecosystems, waste disposal and biodegradation of waste. Contains chapter…
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Handbook of Heavy Oil Properties and Analysis Understand the future of oil production with this comprehensive guide
Heavy oil, also known as viscous oil, is oil too viscous to flow…
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The prime focus of the book is to determine the mechanism, extent, and efficiency of biodegradation processes, as it is necessary to know the composition of the original crude oil…
Addresses unfamiliar feeds and provides a reference on the background, process technology and downstream applications required to help refineries maximize profits turning low-value feedstock to beneficial syngas and other fuel…
This timely handbook describes the options available for the production of synthetic fuels from biological sources. An essential reference source for researchers in academia as well as industry.
Natural gas represents nearly one-quarter of the world’s energy resources. More than half of American homes rely on it as their main heating fuel. It serves as the raw material…
This is an American story as told to me during many conversations that I had over a four-year period with Robert Carl Milliken (Bob). The book is important because it…
Supported by numerous illustrations and references, this book describes the chemistry and physics that occur during the refinery operations, and how the properties of petroleum can be translated into predictability…
Presents a discussion on the functions of expert witness. This book includes ample treatment of the use of reports and visual aids, as well as issues that arise during depositions.
Provides an essential understanding of natural environments and how they function by giving clear explanations of the fundamental aspects of environmental science and technology from a multidisciplinary perspective. It covers…
Second Edition expands and updates information on the technological aspects of refining heavy oils, residua, bitumen, and other high-sulfur feedstocks. Focuses on the range of next-generation refining processes.
Written by an industry expert with over fifty years of experience, this book details the various solvent processes that are used in crude oil refineries.
Fouling in Refineries is an important and ongoing problem that directly affects energy efficiency resulting in increased costs, production losses, and even unit shutdown, requiring costly expenditures to clean up…
Dealing with the various aspects of petroleum analysis, this book provides an explanation of the necessary standard tests that are applicable to feedstocks. The topics include: chemical composition; physical, thermal…
According to NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers), the total annual cost of corrosion in petroleum refining takes up $3.7 billion in the US alone. Corrosion control is always a…
High Acid Crudes quickly gets the refinery manager and all other relative personnel up to date on this particular type of feedstock by providing an overview and relevant details of…
Volume 1 deals with the origins of process gases and describes recovery, properties and composition. It covers as well the shale gas, the production from hydrocarbon rich deep shale formations…
Volume 2 covers the constituents of gas streams and their properties. The author presents the chemistry and engineering aspects of the methods and principles by which the gas streams might…
Volume 3 reviews the uses of gas streams and their effects on the environment. The author introduces the concepts of liquefied natural gas as well as gas-to-liquids and presents the…
Heavy Oil Recovery and Upgrading covers properties, factors, methods and all current and upcoming processes, giving engineers, new and experienced, the full spectrum of recovery choices, including SAGD, horizontal well…
The Refinery of the Future, Second Edition, delivers useful knowledge that will help the engineer understand the processes involved, feedstocks, composition and future technologies. Covering the basic chemistry, commercial processes…
Providing reader with the necessary information about testing and analyzing coal, this book relays the advantages and limitations in understanding the quality and performance of coal. It explains the meaning…
The most comprehensive and thorough reference work available for petroleum engineers of all levels.
Finally, there is a one-stop reference book for the petroleum engineer which offers practical, easy-to-understand responses…
Presents an up-to-date description of current and new hydraulic fracturing processes Details Emerging Technologies such as Fracture Treatment Design, Open Hole Fracturing, Screenless Completions, Sand Control, Fracturing Completions and Productivity…
It is the continuous reports of unethical behavior in the form of data manipulation, cheating, plagiarism, and other forms of unacceptable behavior that draw attention to the issues of misconduct.
Revised edition of: Formulas and calculations for drilling operations / G. Robello Samuel. 2010.
As a follow-up to the Handbook of Gasification Technology, also from Wiley-Scrivener, Synthesis Gas goes into more depth on how the products from this important technology can reduce our global…
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Natural Gas: A Basic Handbook, Second Edition provides the reader with a quick and accessible introduction to a fuel source/industry that is transforming the energy sector. Written at an introductory…
An industry expert details the differences in solvent treating processes and the types of feedstock used for each. This practical and accessible guide is written for managers, professionals and technicians…
The set contains three volumes of "Gas Engineering".
Each book contains references at the end of chapter which include information from the open literature and meeting proceedings to give a…
Coal accounts for approximately one quarter of world energy consumption and of the coal produced worldwide approximately 65% is shipped to electricity producers and 33% to industrial consumers, with most…
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As conventional-oil resources are depleted worldwide, vast heavy oil reserves available in various parts of the world become increasingly important as a secure future energy source. This title discusses the…
Provides the reader with an understandable overview of the chemistry, engineering, and technology of oil sands. This book features: overview of the chemistry, engineering, and technology of oil sands; updates…
Recent oil price fluctuations continue to stress the need for more efficient recovery of heavy oil and tar sand bitumen resources. This title focuses on heavy-oil related recovery methods. It…
Environmental Inorganic Chemistry for Engineers explains the principles of inorganic contaminant behavior, also applying these principles to explore available remediation technologies, and providing the design, operation, and advantages or disadvantages…
Introduction to Enhanced Recovery Methods for Heavy Oil and Tar Sands, Second Edition, explores the importance of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and how it has grown in recent years thanks…
Shale oil represents a huge additional global fossil fuel resource. This book is suitable for scientists and engineers already engaged in fossil fuel science and technology as well as scientists…
Unconventional reservoirs of oil and gas represent a huge additional global source of fossil fuels. This book provides the reader with an understandable overview of the chemistry and engineering behind…
The extraction of natural gas from shale formations is no simple task and perhaps the most expensive when compared to over unconventional gases. This title begins with an overview of…
Asphalt is a complex but popular civil engineering material. Design engineers must understand these complexities in order to optimize its use. Whether or not it is used to pave a…
