Applied Thermodynamics for Petroleum Fluids in the Refining Industry

Applied Thermodynamics for Petroleum Fluids in the Refining Industry 

The use and application of thermodynamics of petroleum fluids encompasses all facets of the petroleum industry, ranging from production and refining of crude oil to processing of petrochemicals. This chapter is limited to a review of the most widely used thermodynamic methods in the petroleum refining industry, together with a discussion on a few recent developments. The chapter provides a single source of easily accessible relevant information. 

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