{"product_id":"the-chemistry-and-technology-of-james-g-speight-9781439873892","title":"The Chemistry and Technology of Petroleum","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith demand for petroleum products increasing worldwide, there is a tendency for existing refineries to seek new approaches to optimize efficiency and throughput. In addition, changes in product specifications due to environmental regulations greatly influence the development of petroleum refining technologies. These factors underlie the need for this fifth edition of \u003cb\u003eThe Chemistry and Technology of Petroleum\u003c\/b\u003e, which continues in the tradition of the bestselling fourth edition, proving readers with a detailed overview of the chemistry and technology of petroleum as it evolves into the twenty-first century. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe new edition has been updated with the latest developments in the refining industry, including new processes as well as updates on evolving processes and various environmental regulations. The book covers issues related to economics and future refineries, examines the changing character of refinery feedstock, and offers new discussions on environmental aspects of refining. It contains more than 300 figures and tables, including chemical structures and process flow sheets. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA useful reference for scientists and engineers in the petroleum industry as well as in the catalyst manufacturing industry, this book introduces readers to the science and technology of petroleum, beginning with its formation in the ground and culminating in the production of a wide variety of products and petrochemical intermediates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James G. Speight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1439873895\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781439873892\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/26\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 954\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"James G. Speight","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48485200232703,"sku":"9781439873892","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_de0f5408-00d7-4eb4-819a-2184521b1030.jpg?v=1778048565","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-chemistry-and-technology-of-james-g-speight-9781439873892","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}