Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language - Hardcover

Leffler, William

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1593701586 ISBN 13: 9781593701581

Publisher: PennWell Corp., 2008

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

William L. Leffler received his BS from M.I.T. and masters and doctorate degrees in business administration from New York University. Following his career with Royal Dutch/Shell in the upstream, downstream, and petrochemicals business, he became a writer and consultant. He has authored multiple PennWell titles including the bestselling Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language (2000), Petrochemicals in Nontechnical Language (2001), and Deepwater Petroleum Exploration & Production: A Nontechnical Guide (2003).

About this edition

• Publisher: PennWell Corp.
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1593701586
• ISBN 13: 9781593701581
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 270