Petroleum Refinery Engineering: The Definitive Guide to Refining Processes and Equipment

A Comprehensive Overview of Petroleum Refining

Petroleum Refinery Engineering is the definitive guide to the processes and equipment used in the refining of crude oil into valuable products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and petrochemicals. Written by renowned petroleum engineer W. L. Nelson, this comprehensive handbook covers every aspect of the refining process, from the basics of crude oil distillation to the most advanced refining technologies.

In-Depth Coverage of Refining Processes

Petroleum Refinery Engineering provides detailed descriptions of all the major refining processes, including:

• Distillation: The process of separating crude oil into its various components based on their boiling points.
• Cracking: The process of breaking down large hydrocarbon molecules into smaller, more valuable molecules.
• Reforming: The process of converting low-octane gasoline into high-octane gasoline.
• Alkylation: The process of combining small hydrocarbon molecules to form larger, more valuable molecules.
• Polymerization: The process of combining small hydrocarbon molecules to form polymers, which are used in the production of plastics and other materials.

Detailed Descriptions of Refining Equipment

In addition to its comprehensive coverage of refining processes, Petroleum Refinery Engineering also provides detailed descriptions of the equipment used in refineries, including:

• Distillation columns: The vessels in which crude oil is distilled into its various components.
• Cracking furnaces: The vessels in which crude oil is cracked into smaller, more valuable molecules.
• Reforming reactors: The vessels in which low-octane gasoline is converted into high-octane gasoline.
• Alkylation reactors: The vessels in which small hydrocarbon molecules are combined to form larger, more valuable molecules.
• Polymerization reactors: The vessels in which small hydrocarbon molecules are combined to form polymers.

Essential Reading for Petroleum Engineers

Petroleum Refinery Engineering is essential reading for petroleum engineers and other professionals involved in the refining industry. This comprehensive handbook provides the knowledge and skills needed to design, operate, and maintain refineries.

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Petroleum Refinery Engineering is available in hardcover and eBook formats. Order your copy today and start your journey to becoming a petroleum refining expert!