Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language

Author Leffler (Royal Dutch/Shell, retired) provides a straightforward overview of the key issues and topics in petroleum refining in this fourth edition. New features of the fourth edition include important information on crude oil and raw materials, a comprehensive examination of factors that set crude oil and oil products price differentials, a chapter on lubricants, and the latest refining technologies. The illustrations and non-technical language will appeal to those who provide products or services to refineries. It also will interest students in related fields of study. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)