Petroleum refining. Vol. 5. Refinery operation and management - Petroleum refining

This five-volume series covers the entire range of technologies used in the oil refining industry. It is intended both for students and for petroleum engineers and technicians working in refineries. Numerous bibliographical references are available for those who wish to explore the subject matter in greater depth.
In this volume, the reader will find :

An analysis of the refining industry's current environment and economics, including : the role and importance of crude oil, demand for petroleum products, markets and price setting mechanisms for crude oil and oil products, refining costs and margins, the evolution of refining capacity and of constraints on the industry.

A review of the tools available for optimising and controlling operations.

An explanation of material balance management and a description of refinery management and organisation.

Product details

• Authors: Jean-Pierre Favennec, Favennec Jean-Pierre, Jean-Pierre Favennec, Robin Baker
• Publisher: Technip
• Languages: English, French
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2006
• EAN: 9782710808015
• ISBN: 978-2-7108-0801-5
• Weight: 1900 g
• Series: Petroleum Refining; Institut français du pétrole publications; Institut français du pétrole publications; Petroleum Refining
• Subject: Education and learning