Science and Technology of Petroleum

Petroleum exploration and engineering is the study of methods and techniques that are used in petroleum extraction and refining. The petroleum industry relies on various processes that gather, process, transport, store and pipeline crude oil and petroleum. Liquefied petroleum gas is merely one of the many products of petroleum. Hydrocarbon distillation and purification are the main processes that take place in an oil refinery. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core subjects of petroleum engineering. The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed this discipline and aided its advancement. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe which will provide innovative insights to readers.