Book, Oil and its Derivatives 1/12[LS]

Oil and Its Derivatives – Definition, Constitution, Application, Specifications and Quality Characteristics defines and identifies oil, provides information on its origin, exploration and demand, analyzes hydrocarbon constituents, as well as resins, asphaltenes and contaminants, qualifies oil by processes chemical and physical, characterizes automotive gasoline and aviation kerosene, focuses on S50 diesel oil and its characteristic modifications to reduce atmospheric pollution, and also specifies bunker oils and industrial fuel oil. In ten chapters, the book presents graphics, illustrations, tables, diagrams and a didactic text, to help readers master up-to-date knowledge on the topic. At the end of each chapter there are exercises for effective learning understanding. Written by an eminent professor and engineer, with solid experience in the subject, Petroleum and Its Derivatives – Definition, Constitution, Application, Specifications and Quality Characteristics is indispensable for students of chemical engineering and related areas, and is recommended for everyone preparing to face professional and environmental challenges of the 21st century (including energy sources, acid rain and greenhouse gases).