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Usually ships in 1-2 business days | | Only 1 left in stock, order soon! | | | | | | An overview of petrochemicals, for the non-expert. Covers 90% of the traded petrochemicals today, by volume. Can be used as a reference or primer in petrochemical economics, or as a study tool. Exercises are provided at the end of each chapter. Previous edition: c1990. DLC: Petroleum chemicals. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Donald L. Burdick | | Hardcover: | 450 pages | | Publisher: | Pennwell Books | | Publication Date: | January 01, 2001 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0878147985 | | Product Length: | 8.9 inches | | Product Width: | 6.62 inches | | Product Height: | 1.2 inches | | Product Weight: | 1.75 pounds | | Package Length: | 9.3 inches | | Package Width: | 6.4 inches | | Package Height: | 1.1 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.7 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 10 reviews |
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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 absolutely useful for non- technical professionals Apr 06, 2008
By Z. Khan
I have been working in the petrochemical industry as a financial advisor for 15 years. I often have to interact with chemical engineers in various aspects of my profession. This book has provided me a clear understanding of the complex petrochemical industry and its various processes.
When chemical engineers use terms,such as,sovent extraction, extrative distillation,adsorption,dehydrogenation,hydroformylation and the like,I am not only able to understand what is being said but I have often been able to respond effectively by asking pertinent questions in an area in which I am not an expert.
In order to wade smoothly through the book it is essential for the non-technical person to read and re-read the first chapter which provides all of the chemistry that you will need for the rest of the book. Even this first chapter has been written to make anyone understand the required chemistry.
Each of the subsequent chapters is devoted to different petrochemicals and lucidly explains the chemistry, the manufacturing processes,the uses of the chemicals being discussed, the handling of the chemical,etc.
Simplified diagrams of the manufacturing plant and various processes have helped me to quickly grasp the required essentials.
The chapters have been written in an easy to understand language with a touch of humor.
I would advise all technical and non-technical persons working for firms in the pertochemical industry to buy this book and keep it acessable at all times.
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Fun to read, technically complete May 14, 1998
If you want to understand the oil refining and petrochemical industry, this is it. Although these books focus on technology, by reading them, you will gain valuable insight into how the industry works and how to market your products more effectively to these companies.
Wow! Amazing book! Apr 14, 2012
By Dmitry
The book is number one guide for non-professionals and contains all possible topics on petrochemicals, their production and use in our day-to-day life. To read it page by page it is a little confusing as all technical details get mixed-up gradually, as a reference guide the book could be even more helpful. Recommend to read.
Definitely recommended! Oct 15, 2010
By Nese ISIK
As someonce in the petrochemicals industry, I wanted to buy a comprehensive reference book so to start understanding the relations between feed stocks & prices and to look at the market in a wider perspective, etc.
There are rather limited number of available reference books in this topic, so I bought this book automatically. But, I almost become addicted to this book, reviewing it 10 mins everyday and still learn something new everday.
The book starts with a general overlook of the organic chemicals with reference to atomic structure & periodic table. Then, all the monomers, important hydrocarbons are explained in detail along with production methods and application areas.
Superb overview Mar 21, 2010
By RJL
This book is very good if you are looking for a layman's introduction to petrochemicals. Whether you're just curious, sell to petrochem companies, or are new to the business, this book will give you a great knowledge jump start.
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