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Petroleum Science and Technology Upstream / Midstream
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Petroleum Science and Technology [electronic resource] : Upstream / Midstream / by Chang Samuel Hsu, Paul R. Robinson.
ISBN
9783031466410
Edition
2nd ed. 2024.
Publication
Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2024.
Physical Description
1 online resource (XI, 266 p.) 104 illus., 64 illus. in color.
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Summary
Aimed at students and professionals, this book provides an overview of the science and technology of the upstream/midstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. Topics include the origin of fossil hydrocarbons and their chemical/physical properties; discovering hydrocarbon reserves; recovering oil, gas and bitumen; and purifying natural gas and process offgas. The chapter on safety and the environment convers safety regulations and environmental laws. It highlights learnings from major accidents. In addition to drawing on the authors' previous books, it includes teaching material from several courses. These include workshops provided for top petroleum companies and a highly rated course taught at the Florida A&M University/Florida State University (USA).
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Springer ENIN.
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Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
September 11, 2024
Contents
Characteristics and History of Use
Crude Assay and Physical Properties
Chemical Composition
Classification and Characterization
Petroleum System and Occurrence
Exploration for Discovery
Production for Recovery
Significant Events and Current Status in Petroleum Refining
Desalting, Distillation and Hydrotreating
Isomerization, Reforming, Alkylation and Polymerization
Cracking, Coking and Visbreaking
Other Refining Processes
Lubricant Processes and Products
Petroleum Products
Safety and Environment.
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