Petrochemicals in Nontechnical Language Author: Donald L. Burdick | Language: English | ISBN:
1593702167 | Format: PDF
Petrochemicals in Nontechnical Language Description
Use it as a nontechnical encyclopedia or as a primer in petrochemical economics. DLC: 1. Petroleum chemicals.
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- Hardcover: 387 pages
- Publisher: Pennwell Corp; 4 edition (February 28, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1593702167
- ISBN-13: 978-1593702168
- Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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.
By Z. Khan
I have a BA degree in International Studies and an MBA in Finance. I have been in market and competitor analysis with energy consulting firms and operating companies for 28 years.
This book helped me get there. It provides an understanding - and thusly enough familiarity to be conversant - with the basics of the petrochemical industry. This book will not make you a Chemical Engineer; the title alone should make that clear. It will give you an overview and conversancy with the primary petrochemical groups (olefins and aromatics) and the wide array of derivative chemicals and plastics that are made from them. And this information allows the reader to fucntion around the periphery of this fascinating business.
By Jersey Kid
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