Petroleum Refining and Natural Gas Processing

This one-of-a-kind, comprehensive handbook provides the latest industry and research advances in petroleum refining, natural gas processing, and refinery management. Over 40 scientists, experts and professionals from both academia and industry have contributed to the 33 chapters in this handbook.

Unique features include:
Latest information on petroleum and hydrocarbon processing, refining, transportation, and storage
Emphasis on heavy oil processing and residue upgrading
Development of new catalysts, reactors, controllers, simulators, online analyzers, and waste minimization
Design and operational aspects of refinery units
Planning, scheduling and management of refineries
Financial and economic aspects of petroleum refining processes
Alternative fuels, such as hydrogen and biofuels
Environmental and safety issues in petroleum processing
New test methods, specifications, and quality of various petroleum products
Refinery inspection and maintenance
New advances and trends towards future refineries.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Feedstocks and Products of Crude Oil and Natural Gas Refineries
Worldwide Statistical Data on Proven Reserves, Production, and Refining Capacities of Crude Oil and Natural Gas
Properties, Specifications, and Quality of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
Crude Oil Refining Processes
Fluid Catalytic Cracking
Hydroisomerization of Paraffins in Light Naphthas and Lube Oils for Quality Improvement
Heavy-Oil Processing
Advances in Petroleum Refining Processes
Advances in Catalysts for Refining Processes
Natural Gas Conditioning and Processing
Hydrogen Management
Design Aspects of Separation Units and Processing Equipment
Process Control and Instrumentation
Modern Computer Process Control Refining Units
Refinery Inspection and Maintenance
Corrosion Inspection and Control in Refineries
Product Analysis and Quality Control
Fuel Blending Technology and Management
Tank Farm Management
Refinery Planning and Scheduling
Transportation of Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Petroleum Products
Introduction to Trading, Pricing, and Valuation of Crude Oils and Petroleum Products
A Review of Refinery Markets and Cost Estimation
Financial Risk Management in Refinery Operations Planning
Process Modeling and Simulation of Refineries Maintenance Simulation and Optimization in Refineries and Process Plants
Roles of Computers in Petroleum Refineries
Environmental Issues Related to the Petroleum Refining Industry
Safety Issues Related to Petroleum Refineries
Refinery Management
Biofuels and Biorefineries
Future Directions in Petroleum and Natural Gas Refining