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Informationen zum Autor Dr. Speight is currently editor of the journal Petroleum Science and Technology (formerly Fuel Science and Technology International) and editor of the journal Energy Sources. He is recognized as a world leader in the areas of fuels characterization and development. Dr. Speight is also Adjunct Professor of Chemical and Fuels Engineering at the University of Utah. James Speight is also a Consultant, Author and Lecturer on energy and environmental issues. He has a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, both from University of Manchester. James has worked for various corporations and research facilities including Exxon, Alberta Research Council and the University of Manchester. With more than 45 years of experience, he has authored more than 400 publications--including over 50 books--reports and presentations, taught more than 70 courses, and is the Editor on many journals including the Founding Editor of Petroleum Science and Technology. The combination of global warming and peak oil has made finding alternative sources of energy more important than ever. Clear and rigorous, Oil Sand and Tar Production Processes will prove useful for those scientists and engineers already engaged in fossil fuel science and technology as well as scientists, non-scientists, engineers, and non-engineers who wish to gain a general overview or update of the science and technology of unconventional fossil fuels in general and oil sands in particular. The book discusses the production processes and provides methods that should reduce our environmental footprint by properly addressing surface mining and processing, in situ processes, thermal cracking and water extraction processes. Zusammenfassung Provides the reader with an understandable overview of the chemistry, engineering, and technology of oil sands. This book features: overview of the chemistry, engineering, and technology of oil sands; updates on the evolving processes and new processes; and evolving and environmental regulations regarding oil sands production processes....
