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Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language (Pennwell Nontechnical Series)

Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language


by William L. Leffler
Publisher: Pennwell Pub; 3rd edition (February 2000)
ISBN: 0878147764



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Using analogies, graphs, formulas and illustrations, the author overviews key topics in the refining industry for professionals in finance and marketing. The third edition reflects changes in petroleum processing and the impact of environmental regulation.


Customer Reviews

The FIRST book you want to read about Petroleum Refining!, May 30, 2001
Reviewer: A reader
If you're new to the "nontechnical" sector of Petroleum Refining this should be your first stop for industry knowledge! Leffler's captivating writing style will lead you naturally from the beginning to the end of the refining process, thoroughly and concisely explaining all of the important and essential points along the way. It's definately a MUST READ!

David Morris, SPHR.........Director Human Resources

Good for basics, sometimes too simple, July 11, 2000
Reviewer: Christian Kupper from Zug Schweiz
This is a very good publication for anybody who wants to understand the basics of refining without too much chemistry or engineering details. Easy to understand, but sometime I would wish for a deeper discussion of the issues and problems. It is a MUST for nontechnical staff in refineries (eg. finance) and it gives enough background for good discussion with engineers.

Good for basics, sometimes oversimplifying, July 11, 2000
Reviewer: Christian Kupper from Zug Schweiz
This is a very good publication for anybody who wants to understand the basics of refining without too much chemistry or engineering details. Easy to understand, but sometime I would wish for a deeper discussion of the processes. It is a MUST for nontechnical staff in refineries (eg. finance) and it gives enough background for good discussion with engineers.