Handbook of Petrochemical Processes

<p>The petrochemical industry is a scientific and engineering field that encompasses the production of a wide range of chemicals and polymers. The purpose of this book is not only to provide a follow-on to form the later chapters of the highly successful Chemistry and Technology of Petroleum 5th Edition but also provides a simplified approach to a very diverse chemical subject dealing with the chemistry and technology of various petroleum and petrochemical process. Following from the introductory chapters this book provides the readers with a valuable source of information containing insights into petrochemical reactions and products process technology and polymer synthesis. </p><ul> <li>Provides readers with a valuable source of information containing insights into petrochemical reactions and products process technology and polymer synthesis</li> <li> </li> <li>Introduces the reader to the various petrochemical intermediates are generally produced by chemical conversion of primary petrochemicals to form more complicated derivative products</li> <li>The reactions and processes involved in transforming petroleum-based hydrocarbons into the chemicals that form the basis of the multi-billion dollar petrochemical industry are reviewed and described</li> <li> </li> <li>The book includes information on new process developments for the production of raw materials and intermediates for petrochemicals </li> <li> </li> <li>Includes a description of the origin of the raw materials for the petrochemicals industry – including an overview of the coal chemicals industry</li> </ul>