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Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language, Fourth Edition

Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language, Fourth EditionAuthor: William Leffler
Publisher: PennWell Corp.
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 16 reviews
Sales Rank: 151422

Media: Hardcover
Edition: 4
Pages: 270
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.8

ISBN: 1593701586
Dewey Decimal Number: 665.53
EAN: 9781593701581
ASIN: 1593701586

Publication Date: November 13, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 3 weeks

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  • Hardcover - Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language Third Edition (Pennwell Nontechnical Series)
  • Paperback - Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language

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Product Description
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, easy-to-understand 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 price differentials. Also new is a chapter on lubricants as well as the latest technologies employed by refiners. Each chapter was carefully written in nontechnical language to give the reader a basic understanding of the refining industry. The book can be used for self-study, as a classroom textbook, or as a quick reference.




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5 out of 5 stars Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language   April 9, 2009
L. H. Cook
Great book for anyone in the Petrochemical/refining business. Especially a new comer. It really breaks it down.


4 out of 5 stars Biodiesel310   January 20, 2009
S. Rahim
It's a okay book. i completed a course in refining and had this book. If you don't understand how different units work or new to the business this book would be a good place to start. easy explanation of process and useful diagrams.


5 out of 5 stars Almost perfect   December 9, 2008
Jersey Kid (Katy, Texas, America!)
I have a BA degree in International Studies and an MBA in Finance. I have been in market and competitor analysis with energy consulting firms and operating companies for 28 years.

I have relied on this book every step of the way.

Do not expect to get a detailefd understanding of how refining works. If that is what you are seerking, you're not in the right place (hint: read the title!). What this spelndid little book does is give a business person enough background to understand the various processes, both individually and as part of the flow from crude oil to, for example gasoline. How good is this book? Well, it has been in continuous publication for some 20 years.



5 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT BOOK   September 23, 2008
Gustavo Jimenez (Venezuela)
IF YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT PETROLEUM REFINING, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU !!


5 out of 5 stars Great General / Overview   June 25, 2008
Robert E. Stevens (Richland, WA USA)
Not going to be able to do process design of a petroleum refinery unit with this, but for other disciplines or general orientation, this book can't be beat. Even I find it useful for quick simple reference, and I am a Chemical Engineer with 15 years experience doing process design of petroleum refinery units.

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