Crude Oil Refining

<p>This book provides an overview of crude oil refining processes and presents a deep analysis of the current context and challenges imposed on players in the downstream industry. <b>Crude Oil Refining: A Simplified Approach</b> covers traditional processes of the refining industry the impact of current trends and technological routes available to help these players survive in a highly competitive environment.</p><p>FEATURES</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Offers a simplified approach to crude oil refining processes</li> <p> </p> <li>Discusses economic information related to the downstream business including refining margins and profitability</li> <p> </p> <li>Introduces newer trends in the industry such as petrochemical integration crude-to-chemicals refineries and renewables coprocessing in crude oil refineries</li> <p> </p> <li>Presents the challenges related to these new trends and offers technological solutions to overcome them for profitable and sustainable operations</li> <p> </p> <li>Describes how the use of biofuels can minimize the environmental impact of transportation fuel in nations of high demand like Brazil</li> </ul><p>Offering a contemporary view of current challenges and opportunities in the downstream oil and gas business this practical book is aimed at readers working in the fields of petroleum and chemical engineering.</p>