Petroleum refining : technology and economics.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Refinery products -- Ch. 3. Refinery feedstocks -- Ch. 4. Crude distillation -- Ch. 5. Coking and thermal processes -- Ch. 6. Catalytic cracking -- Ch. 7. Catalytic hydrocracking -- Ch. 8. Hydroprocessing and resid processing -- Ch. 9. Hydrotreating -- Ch. 10. Catalytic reforming and isomerization -- Ch. 11. Alkylation and polymerization -- Ch. 12. Product blending -- Ch. 13. Supporting processes -- Ch. 14. Refinery economics and planning -- Ch. 15. Lubricating oil blending stocks -- Ch. 16. Petrochemical feedstocks -- Ch. 17. Additives production from refinery feedstocks -- Ch. 18. Cost estimation -- Ch. 19. Economic evaluation -- App. A. Definitions of refining terms -- App. B. Physical properties -- App. C. U.S. bureau of mines routine analyses of selected crude oils -- App. D. Economic evaluation example problem -- App. E. Photographs.

"Written by experts with both academic and professional experience in refinery operation, design, and evaluation, Petroleum Refining Technology and Economics, Fifth Edition is an essential textbook for students and a vital resource for engineers. This latest edition of a bestselling text provides updated data and addresses changes in refinery feedstock, product distribution, and processing requirements resulting from federal and state legislation." "Providing a detailed overview of today's integrated fuels refinery, the book discusses each major refining process as it relates to topics such as feedstock preparation, operating costs, catalysts, yields, finished product properties, and economics. It also contains end-of-chapter problems and an ongoing case study."--Jacket.