by James G. Speight

A clear presentation of the various aspects of petroleum analysis!

Handbook of Petroleum Analysis is a single, comprehensive source that describes the application and interpretation of data resulting from various test methods for petroleum feedstocks and products.

This reference deals with the various aspects of petroleum analysis while providing a detailed explanation of the necessary standard tests and procedures that are applicable to feedstocks. The material also reviews the application of new methods for determining instability and incompatibility, focusing on the analytical methods related to environmental regulations. Most importantly, the book provides details of the meanings of the various test results and how they might be applied to predict feedstock behavior. Where pertinent, new tests that are not yet accepted as standardized are described.

Topics covered include:

• Chemical composition
• Physical, thermal, electrical, and optical property testing methods
• Spectroscopic, chemical, fractionation, and chromatographic methods
• Molecular weight
• Use of the data (i.e., mapping and predictability)

Handbook of Petroleum Analysis promotes a better understanding of the criteria affecting the quality of petroleum and petroleum products and is a valuable resource for chemists and engineers in the refining industry.

Contents

1. Cumulative Listing of Volumes in Series.
2. Definitions and History.
3. Chemical Composition.
4. Classification.
5. Physical Properties.
6. Thermal Properties.
7. Electrical and Optical Properties.
8. Spectroscopic Methods.
9. Chemical Methods.
10. Fractional Composition.
11. Chromatographic Analysis.
12. Structural Group Analysis.
13. Molecular Weight.
14. Instability and Incompatibility

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