Petroleum Refining Processes

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This novel reference provides comprehensive coverage of the most recent technological advancements in residuum conversion-illustrating state-of-the-art engineering methods for the refinement of heavy oils, bitumen, and other high-sulfur feedstocks. Highlighting contemporary approaches to resource utilization, Petroleum Refining Processes covers next-generation refinery operationsevaluation criteria for crude oils and feedstock prior to refinementrecent methods for the conversion of heavy feedstock to lower boiling productsconstruction of simple models for engineering analysis the mathematics of chemical reaction, reaction kinetics, transport phenomena, and reactor engineeringand more!Written by world-renowned experts in the field, Petroleum Refining Processes is an invaluable reference for chemical, petroleum, and process engineers; chemists; chemical technologists; petroleum analysts; and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.