Petrochemicals in Nontechnical Language
4th Edition
Published on 30. April 2010
Book
Hardback
401 pages
978-1-59370-216-8 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
More details
Edition
Fourth Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Tulsa, Oklahoma
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
935 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59370-216-8 (9781593702168)
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Persons
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.
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.
Content
What you need to know about organic chemistry
Processes and equipment
Benzene
Toluene and xylene
Olefin plants, ethylene, and propylene
Cyclohexane
The C4 hydrocarbon family
Cumene and phenol
Ethylbenzene and styrene
Ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride and epichlorohydrin
Ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol
Propylene oxide and propylene glycol
Ethanolamines and polyols
Methanol and synthesis gas
Fischer-Tropsche process
Lots of other alcohols
MTBE
Formaldehyde and acetaldehyde
Ketones
Acids
Maleic
Acrylonitrile, acrylic acid, and acrylates
Aniline and phosgene
Bisphenol A
Alpha olefins
Making polymers
Thermoplastics
MDI and TDI
Polyurethane
Epoxy resins and polycarbonates
Fibers and other resins
Processes and equipment
Benzene
Toluene and xylene
Olefin plants, ethylene, and propylene
Cyclohexane
The C4 hydrocarbon family
Cumene and phenol
Ethylbenzene and styrene
Ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride and epichlorohydrin
Ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol
Propylene oxide and propylene glycol
Ethanolamines and polyols
Methanol and synthesis gas
Fischer-Tropsche process
Lots of other alcohols
MTBE
Formaldehyde and acetaldehyde
Ketones
Acids
Maleic
Acrylonitrile, acrylic acid, and acrylates
Aniline and phosgene
Bisphenol A
Alpha olefins
Making polymers
Thermoplastics
MDI and TDI
Polyurethane
Epoxy resins and polycarbonates
Fibers and other resins