Petrochemicals in Nontechnical Language

Inbunden, Engelska, 2010

Av Donald L. Burdick, William L. Leffler

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Authors Don Burdick and Bill Leffler have completely rewritten this time-honored bestseller, now the definitive book for understanding the mysteries of the petrochemical industry.With chapters on all the base chemicals and derivatives, plus seven new ones covering the Fischer-Tropsch process, polyurethane, epoxy resins and more, this is broadest available look inside the industry.Still offering readers easy-to-understand diagrams, charts and tables, plus digestible chapter reviews - this classic delivers the information that every person in the industry needs.

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Utgivningsdatum2010-04-30
Mått152 x 228 x 25 mm
Vikt935 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor401
Upplaga4
FörlagPennWell Books
ISBN9781593702168

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Donald L. Burdick earned his PhD from Kansas University and has been an educator, industrial researcher, petrochemicals marketer, and senior executive with Gulf, Chevron, BASF, and Haltermann Custom Processing, where he was vice-president of marketing. Since his retirement after more than 40 years in the industry, he has pursued writing, teaching, and consulting. Dr. Burdick has co-authored several scientific papers and has 12 patents credited to his name.William L. Leffler received a BS from MIT and master’s and doctorate degrees in business administration from New York University. Following his career with Royal Dutch/Shell in the upstream, downstream, and petrochemicals business, he became a writer and consultant. He has authored multiple PennWell titles including the bestselling Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language, Petrochemicals in Nontechnical Language, and Deepwater Petroleum Exploration and Production: A Nontechnical Guide.

What you need to know about organic chemistryProcesses and equipmentBenzeneToluene and xyleneOlefin plants, ethylene, and propyleneCyclohexaneThe C4 hydrocarbon familyCumene and phenolEthylbenzene and styreneEthylene dichloride, vinyl chloride and epichlorohydrinEthylene oxide and ethylene glycolPropylene oxide and propylene glycolEthanolamines and polyolsMethanol and synthesis gasFischer-Tropsche processLots of other alcoholsMTBEFormaldehyde and acetaldehydeKetonesAcidsMaleicAcrylonitrile, acrylic acid, and acrylatesAniline and phosgeneBisphenol AAlpha olefinsMaking polymersThermoplasticsMDI and TDIPolyurethaneEpoxy resins and polycarbonatesFibers and other resins