Chemistry of Petrochemical Processes
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Chemistry of Petrochemical Processes

  1. 356 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Chemistry of Petrochemical Processes

About this book

In Chemistry of Petrochemical Processes, readers find a handy and valuable source of information containing insights into petrochemical reactions and products, process technology, and polymer synthesis. The book reviews and describes the reactions and processes involved in transforming petroleum-based hydrocarbons into the chemicals that form the basis of the multi-billion dollar petrochemical industry. In addition, the book includes information on new process developments for the production of raw materials and intermediates for petrochemicals that have surfaced since the book's first edition. - Provides a quick understanding of the chemical reactions associated with oil and gas processing - Contains insights into petrochemical reactions and products, process technology, and polymer synthesis

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Yes, you can access Chemistry of Petrochemical Processes by Sami Matar Ph.D.,Lewis F. Hatch Ph.D.,Sami Matar, Ph.D.,Lewis F. Hatch, Ph.D. in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Chemical & Biochemical Engineering. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Chemistry of Petrochemical Processes
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Preface to Second Edition
  6. Preface to First Edition
  7. Chapter One. Primary Raw Materials for Petrochemicals
  8. Chapter Two. Hydrocarbon Intermediates
  9. Chapter Three. Crude Oil Processing and Production of Hydrocarbon Intermediates
  10. Chapter Four. Nonhydrocarbon Intermediates
  11. Chapter Five. Chemicals Based on Methane
  12. Chapter Six. Ethane and Higher Paraffins-Based Chemicals
  13. Chapter Seven. Chemicals Based on Ethylene
  14. Chapter Eight. Chemicals Based on Propylene
  15. Chapter Nine. C4 Olefins and Diolefins-Based Chemicals
  16. Chapter Ten. Chemicals Based on Benzene, Toluene, and Xylenes
  17. Chapter Eleven. Polymerization
  18. Chapter Twelve. Synthetic Petroleum-Based Polymers
  19. Appendix One: Conversion Factors
  20. Appendix Two: Selected Properties of Hydrogen, Important C1-C10 Paraffins, Methylcyclopentane, and Cyclohexane
  21. Index
  22. About the Authors