Petrochemicals in Nontechnical Language

I have been working in the petrochemical industry as a financial advisor for 15 years. I often have to interact with chemical engineers in various aspects of my profession. This book has provided me a clear understanding of the complex petrochemical industry and its various processes. When chemical engineers use terms,such as,sovent extraction, extrative distillation,adsorption,dehydrogenation,hydroformylation and the like,I am not only able to understand what is being said but I have often been able to respond effectively by asking pertinent questions in an area in which I am not an expert. In order to wade smoothly through the book it is essential for the non-technical person to read and re-read the first chapter which provides all of the chemistry that you will need for the rest of the book. Even this first chapter has been written to make anyone understand the required chemistry. Each of the subsequent chapters is devoted to different petrochemicals and lucidly explains the chemistry, the manufacturing processes,the uses of the chemicals being discussed, the handling of the chemical,etc. Simplified diagrams of the manufacturing plant and various processes have helped me to quickly grasp the required essentials. The chapters have been written in an easy to understand language with a touch of humor. I would advise all technical and non-technical persons working for firms in the pertochemical industry to buy this book and keep it acessable at all times.

Informative for anyone. Dry read, but you’ll definitely feel smarter next time you drive by a petroleum plant.

As someonce in the petrochemicals industry, I wanted to buy a comprehensive reference book so to start understanding the relations between feed stocks & prices and to look at the market in a wider perspective, etc. There are rather limited number of available reference books in this topic, so I bought this book automatically. But, I almost become addicted to this book, reviewing it 10 mins everyday and still learn something new everday. The book starts with a general overlook of the organic chemicals with reference to atomic structure & periodic table. Then, all the monomers, important hydrocarbons are explained in detail along with production methods and application areas.

Excellent book for learning about the basic layout of petrochemical facilities and how the units all tie together. One nice feature is the book deals with the economics and ways a specific stream can be diverted to other processes.

I work in an engineering office where we deal with the petro-chemical industry. We hand this book to new hires so that they have a more clear understanding what is going on in some facilities. Some 'get it', other's don't. I agree that the first few chapters are the key. For the most part, we found the book very useful.

This book is very good if you are looking for a layman's introduction to petrochemicals. Whether you're just curious, sell to petrochem companies, or are new to the business, this book will give you a great knowledge jump start.

THE BOOK SIMPLIFIES TERMS USED BY ENGINEERS AND MAKE THEM EASY TO UNDERSTAND FOR BUSINESS MAJORS, IN MY CASE ITS MARKETING, AND THE BOOK HELPED ME A LOT IN UNDERSTATING THE INDUSTRY.

Best available introduction to the petrochemicals industry from a technical perspective

EInfach und verständlich. Mehr Wörter gibt es nicht. Mehr Wörter gibt es nicht.Mehr Wörter gibt es nicht.Mehr Wörter gibt es nicht.

Great book

the title speak for itself and it is an art to elevate " non technical " at very good technical level !

Extremely informative