Fundamentals of Natural Gas Processing Third Edition Offering indispensable insight from experts in the field Fundamentals of Natural Gas Processing Third Edition provides an introduction to the gas industry and the processes required to convert wellhead gas into valuable natural gas and hydrocarbon liquids products including LNG. The authors compile information from the literature meeting proceedings short courses and their own work experiences to give an accurate picture of where gas processing technology stands today as well as to highlight relatively new technologies that could become important in the future. The third edition of this bestselling text features updates on North American gas processing and changing gas treating requirements due to shale gas production. It covers the international nature of natural gas trade LNG economics and more. To help nonengineers understand technical issues the first 5 chapters present an overview of the basic engineering concepts applicable throughout the gas oil and chemical industries. The following 15 chapters address natural gas processing with a focus on gas plant processes and technologies. The book contains 2 appendices. The first contains an updated glossary of gas processing terminology. The second is available only online and contains useful conversion factors and physical properties data. Aimed at students as well as natural gas processing professionals this edition includes both discussion questions and exercises designed to reinforce important concepts making this book suitable as a textbook in upper-level or graduate engineering courses. GBP 115.00 1
Gas Adsorption in Metal-Organic Frameworks Fundamentals and Applications This text discusses the synthesis characterization and application of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for the purpose of adsorbing gases. It provides details on the fundamentals of thermodynamics mass transfer and diffusion that are commonly required when evaluating MOF materials for gas separation and storage applications and includes a discussion of molecular simulation tools needed to examine gas adsorption in MOFs. Additionally the work presents techniques that can be used to characterize MOFs after gas adsorption has occurred and provides guidance on the water stability of these materials. Lastly applications of MOFs are considered with a discussion of how to measure the gas storage capacity of MOFs a discussion of how to screen MOFs to for filtration applications and a discussion of the use of MOFs to perform industrial separations such as olefin/paraffin separations. Throughout the work fundamental information such as a discussion on the calculation of MOF surface area and description of adsorption phenomena in packed-beds is balanced with a discussion of the results from research literature. | Gas Adsorption in Metal-Organic Frameworks Fundamentals and Applications GBP 105.00 1
Safety Engineering in the Oil and Gas Industry When accidents occur in the oil and gas industry the impacts can be profound. Serious injury or death to workers environmental disasters and colossal costs for insurance or clean ups make the industry a hazardous one to operate in. Disasters become major news events such as the Prestige oil spill Piper Alpha Exxon Valdez oil spill and Deepwater Horizon. A move towards improving the health and safety of the industry is underway. This book emphasizes controlling managing and mitigating the risk of hazards in the oil and gas industry increasing safety and protecting the environment by identifying the hazards in the oil and gas industry through safety engineering techniques and management methods. Safety Engineering in the Oil and Gas Industry discusses how to improve safety and reliability in the oil and gas industry so that hazards can be reduced to the lowest level feasible. It covers the techniques needed to operate safely in an oil and/or gas industry setting the standards that should be adhered to the impacts of PPE fire and explosions equipment and infrastructure failures and storage and reliability engineering amongst many other topics. This book is written in an easy-to-read and appealing style and multiple-choice questions are included to help with learning and understanding the concepts included. Underpinned by real life case studies and examples this book aims to allow readers to consider how they can reduce the costs associated with bad safety practices to their business through maintained and consistent health safety and environmental (HSE) standards. This book is a must-read for any student or professional studying or working in the oil and gas industries. It also has additional appeal to those with an academic or professional interest in occupational health and safety civil engineering offshore engineering and maritime engineering. GBP 130.00 1
Energy Reviews: Unified Gas Supply System of the USSR Energy Reviews: Unified Gas Supply System of the USSR (1985) explores some important aspects of the development and operation of the unified gas system of the Soviet Union. It pays particular attention to both the basic characteristics of and the long-term trends in its development and shows how the USSR has solved the problems involved in creating such a system. GBP 105.00 1
Natural Gas Installations and Networks in Buildings This book covers theoretical foundations of the Natural Gas (NG) installations and networks as a part of building logistic system illustrated with digital examples. It describes the NG oxidation phenomena and appropriate energy converting devices used in the building’s energy centres and basic sizing principals of the related pipe networks. Further it covers usage of NG devices including system for thermal comfort control building ventilation indoor air quality visual comfort food preparation and conservation and hygiene maintenance system. A special attention is given to applications of the NG technological equipment using gas-driven heat pumps micro heat and power systems. Aimed at professionals and graduate students in the areas of HVAC Plumbing Architecture Electricians this book: Presents complex innovative and systematical approach to NG installations in buildings. Reviews efficient and environmentally sustainable dementalization approach to building energy supply using NGmHps v/s central energy supply systems. Explains pre-designating calculations of the gas piping networks. Illustrates structures principals of operation and building project implementations of the modern GN energy converters and transformers as fuel cells (SOFC MOFC PEFC) and NG driven heat pumps. Discusses calculation methods derived from professional case studies. | Natural Gas Installations and Networks in Buildings GBP 89.99 1
Understanding Data Analytics and Predictive Modelling in the Oil and Gas Industry This book covers aspects of data science and predictive analytics used in the oil and gas industry by looking into the challenges of data processing and data modelling unique to this industry. It includes upstream management intelligent/digital wells value chain integration crude basket forecasting and so forth. It further discusses theoretical methodological well-established and validated empirical work dealing with various related topics. Special focus has been given to experimental topics with various case studies. Features: Provides an understanding of the basics of IT technologies applied in the oil and gas sector Includes deep comparison between different artificial intelligence techniques Analyzes different simulators in the oil and gas sector as well as discussion of AI applications Focuses on in-depth experimental and applied topics Details different case studies for upstream and downstream This book is aimed at professionals and graduate students in petroleum engineering upstream industry data analytics and digital transformation process in oil and gas. | Understanding Data Analytics and Predictive Modelling in the Oil and Gas Industry GBP 89.99 1
Economic Analysis of Oil and Gas Engineering Operations Engineers seek solutions to problems and the economic viability of each potential solution is normally considered along with the technical merits. This is typically true for the petroleum sector which includes the global processes of exploration production refining and transportation. Decisions on an investment in any oil or gas field development are made on the basis of its value which is judged by a combination of a number of economic indicators. Economic Analysis of Oil and Gas Engineering Operations focuses on economic treatment of petroleum engineering operations and serves as a helpful resource for making practical and profitable decisions in oil and gas field development. Reflects major changes over the past decade or so in the oil and gas industry Provides thorough coverage of the use of economic analysis techniques in decision-making in petroleum-related projects Features real-world cases and applications of economic analysis of various engineering problems encountered in petroleum operations Includes principles applicable to other engineering disciplines This work will be of value to practicing engineers and industry professionals managers and executives working in the petroleum industry who have the responsibility of planning and decision-making as well as advanced students in petroleum and chemical engineering studying engineering economics petroleum economics and policy project evaluation and plant design. GBP 99.99 1
The Application of Contracts in Developing Offshore Oil and Gas Projects This book provides a comprehensive overview of the key aspects and contracts involved in the process of developing oil and gas projects with an emphasis on offshore developments. Project development in oil and gas carries with it numerous unique risks and challenges. By identifying and managing risk through the various contract stages each stage of the project is seen in perspective and therefore gives readers a better understanding of how that stage was arrived at and what is expected to come later. To do this the authors use illustrative international case studies from past and current projects thereby deepening the reader’s understanding and awareness of risk from practical experience as well as suggesting answers for those who are involved in developing oil and gas projects. The Application of Contracts in Developing Offshore Oil and Gas Projects is intended for project owners project managers contractors finance managers commercial managers and lawyers who seek to understand the subject from a practical point of view. GBP 170.00 1
Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Power Plants This book covers the design analysis and optimization of the cleanest most efficient fossil fuel-fired electric power generation technology at present and in the foreseeable future. The book contains a wealth of first principles-based calculation methods comprising key formulae charts rules of thumb and other tools developed by the author over the course of 25+ years spent in the power generation industry. It is focused exclusively on actual power plant systems and actual field and/or rating data providing a comprehensive picture of the gas turbine combined cycle technology from performance and cost perspectives. Material presented in this book is applicable for research and development studies in academia and government/industry laboratories as well as practical day-to-day problems encountered in the industry (including OEMs consulting engineers and plant operators). | Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Power Plants GBP 125.00 1
Economics of Energy Security Perspectives of Natural Gas Exporters There has been a burgeoning interest in energy security in recent years due to the transformation of the energy landscape through deepening market deregulation rising environmental challenges growing energy hunger and significant political changes. Depicting energy security as an evolving concept that absorbs economic and political conditions this book adopts an economic approach to energy security in the international gas market. Uniquely the book explores the theoretical assumptions and practical consequences attached to both demand and supply-side security in global energy markets. It investigates why energy exporters are so protective of independence in energy exports. The book also looks at the critically important issue of environmental aspects of energy security particularly around climate change. It also analyses the potential for a cartel in the international gas market similarly to the oil industry. This book will be of much interest to readers in energy economics energy security energy policy IR/security studies and relevant policy-makers. | Economics of Energy Security Perspectives of Natural Gas Exporters GBP 130.00 1
Aircraft Propulsion and Gas Turbine Engines Aircraft Propulsion and Gas Turbine Engines Second Edition builds upon the success of the book’s first edition with the addition of three major topic areas: Piston Engines with integrated propeller coverage; Pump Technologies; and Rocket Propulsion. The rocket propulsion section extends the text’s coverage so that both Aerospace and Aeronautical topics can be studied and compared. Numerous updates have been made to reflect the latest advances in turbine engines fuels and combustion. The text is now divided into three parts the first two devoted to air breathing engines and the third covering non-air breathing or rocket engines. GBP 160.00 1
Offshore Operations and Engineering This book provides a comprehensive understanding of each aspect of offshore operations including conventional methods of operations emerging technologies legislations health safety and environment impact of offshore operations. The book starts by coverage of notable offshore fields across the globe and the statistics of present oil production covering all types of platforms available along with their structural details. Further it discusses production storage and transportation production equipment safety systems automation storage facilities and transportation. Book ends with common legislation acts and comparison of different legislation acts of major oil/gas producing nations. The book is aimed at professionals and researchers in petroleum engineering offshore technology subsea engineering and Explores the engineering technology system environmental operational and legislation aspects of offshore productions systems Covers most of the subsea engineering material in a concise manner Includes legislation of major oil and gas producing nations pertaining to offshore operations (oil and gas) Incorporates case studies of major offshore operations (oil and gas) accidents and lessons learnt Discusses environment impact of offshore operations | Offshore Operations and Engineering GBP 140.00 1
Youth Technical Sessions Proceedings VI Youth Forum of the World Petroleum Council - Future Leaders Forum (WPF 2019) June 23-28 2019 Sain Over a decade ago the World Petroleum Council launched an initiative to hold an international professional youth forum. The first forum took place in October 2004 in China and had as its motto: Young people and innovations are the future of the oil industry. It was the first major event in the history of the WPC in which young professionals and academics had the leading role and had the opportunity to exchange their ideas in insights on the oil and gas industry with industry leaders and main representatives of the oil and gas industry. Since then issues of professional development and the disclosure of the creative potential of young industry professionals have been on the agenda of the World Petroleum Council as one of the key areas for the development of international cooperation focused on a strategic perspective. The Future Leaders Forum of the World Petroleum Council VI is the largest international platform for professional communication of young specialists in the oil and gas industry. The contributions in this book are much of interest to professionals and scientists interested or involved in the oil and gas industry or related areas. | Youth Technical Sessions Proceedings VI Youth Forum of the World Petroleum Council - Future Leaders Forum (WPF 2019) June 23-28 2019 Sain GBP 150.00 1
Carbon-Neutral Architectural Design The energy used to operate buildings is one of the most significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions. While it is possible to reduce emissions through climate-responsive design many architects are not trained to do this. Filling an urgent need for a design reference in this emerging field this book describes how to reduce building-related greenhouse gas emissions through appropriate design techniques. It presents strategies to achieve CO2 reductions with an emphasis on control of energy flows through the building envelope and passive heating and cooling strategies. This new revised edition is updated throughout and includes a new chapter on building simulations. | Carbon-Neutral Architectural Design GBP 145.00 1
Chemical Reaction Engineering and Reactor Technology Second Edition The role of the chemical reactor is crucial for the industrial conversion of raw materials into products and numerous factors must be considered when selecting an appropriate and efficient chemical reactor. Chemical Reaction Engineering and Reactor Technology defines the qualitative aspects that affect the selection of an industrial chemical reactor and couples various reactor models to case-specific kinetic expressions for chemical processes. Thoroughly revised and updated this much-anticipated Second Edition addresses the rapid academic and industrial development of chemical reaction engineering. Offering a systematic development of the chemical reaction engineering concept this volume explores: essential stoichiometric kinetic and thermodynamic terms needed in the analysis of chemical reactors homogeneous and heterogeneous reactors reactor optimization aspects residence time distributions and non-ideal flow conditions in industrial reactors solutions of algebraic and ordinary differential equation systems gas- and liquid-phase diffusion coefficients and gas-film coefficients correlations for gas-liquid systems solubilities of gases in liquids guidelines for laboratory reactors and the estimation of kinetic parameters The authors pay special attention to the exact formulations and derivations of mass energy balances and their numerical solutions. Richly illustrated and containing exercises and solutions covering a number of processes from oil refining to the development of specialty and fine chemicals the text provides a clear understanding of chemical reactor analysis and design. | Chemical Reaction Engineering and Reactor Technology Second Edition GBP 130.00 1
The Bhopal Syndrome Pesticides Environment and Health First published in 1988 The Bhopal Syndrome documents one of world’s worst industrial disaster: The Bhopal gas tragedy of 1984. The tragedy exposed a variety of issues plaguing rapid development such as the negligence of corporations and government prioritizing of commercial benefits over human lives inadequate post-disaster rehabilitation and compensation and frightening levels of environmental pollution. The author argues that the Bhopal gas tragedy is being replicated across the globe at various intensities facilitating a dangerous normalisation. He asserts that workers and consumers should fight for their ‘right to know’ about working conditions chemicals used in pesticides the harm caused by producing such chemicals how these chemicals end up on our food as well as the manner in which the chemicals interact in our body. Climate crisis and undeterred industrial development still haunt our reality making this book an essential read for any concerned citizen and for students of disaster management industrial disasters climate change environment toxicology and workers’ rights. | The Bhopal Syndrome Pesticides Environment and Health GBP 99.99 1
Plasma Applications for Material Modification From Microelectronics to Biological Materials This book is an up-to-date review of the most important plasma-based techniques for material modification from microelectronics to biological materials and from fusion plasmas to atmospheric ones. Each its technical chapters is written by long-experienced internationally recognised researchers. The book provides a deep and comprehensive insight into plasma technology and its associated elemental processes and is illustrated throughout with excellent figures and references to complement each section. Although some of the topics covered can be traced back several decades care has been taken to emphasize the most recent findings and expected evolution. The first time the word ‘plasma’ appeared in print in a scientific text related to the study of electrical discharges in gases was 1928 when Irving Langmuir published his article ‘Oscillations in Ionized Gases’. It was the baptism of the predominant state of matter in the known universe (it is estimated that up to 99% of matter is plasma) although not on earth where the conditions of pressure and temperature make normal the states of matter (solid liquid gas) which in global terms are exotic. It is enough to add energy to a solid (in the form of heat or electromagnetic radiation) to go into the liquid state from which gas is obtained through an additional supply of energy. If we continue adding energy to the gas we will partially or totally ionise it and reach a new state of matter plasma made up of free electrons atoms and molecules (electrically neutral particles) and ions (endowed with a positive or a negative electric charge). | Plasma Applications for Material Modification From Microelectronics to Biological Materials GBP 116.00 1
Advances in Combustion Technology This edited volume on combustion technology covers recent developments and provides a broad perspective of the key challenges in this emerging field. Divided into two sections the first one covers micro-combustion systems hydrogen combustors combustion systems for gas turbines and IC engines coal combustors for power plants and gasifier systems. The second section focusses on combustion systems pertaining to aerospace including supersonic combustors rocket engines and gel propellant combustion. Issues related to energy producing devices in power generation process industries and aerospace vehicles and efficient and eco-friendly combustion technologies are also explained. Features: Provides comprehensive coverage of recent advances in combustion technology Explains definite concepts about the design and development in combustion systems Captures developments relevant for the aerospace area including gel propellant aluminium-based propellants gasification and gas turbines Aims to introduce the combustion system in different industries Expounds novel combustion systems with reference to pertinent renewable technologies This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in chemical mechanical and aerospace engineering energy and environmental engineering and thermal engineering. This book is also aimed at practicing engineers and decision makers in industry and research labs and petroleum utilization. GBP 110.00 1
Hydrocarbon Processing and Refining Principles and Practices This book covers petroleum refining and gas purification processes including refinery configurations comprising of relevant units with special emphasis on processing of heavy crudes with high acid number. It includes a short review of distillation principles distillation column auxiliaries critical column pressure control strategies critical issues of crude and vacuum distillation units particularly for heavy crude processing. Different corrosion mechanisms and their prevention with regards to heavy high TAN crude processing are also included. Fundamentals are explained with support of steady-state simulation and presented with simulation flowsheets and outputs supported by examples of calculations and troubleshooting case studies. Features: • Deals with principles and practices in the hydrocarbon industry and petroleum refinery with emphasis on heavy crude processing • Focuses on operation and practices of the major process units with simulation examples and aimed at the professional engineer • Covers acid gas treatment in view of increased emphasis on carbon capture and storage and introduction of residue gasification processes • Elucidates methodologies for safety relief load computation for distillation columns • Explains real-life problems in reboilers column internals column pressure controls and corrosion in crude and vacuum distillation and secondary units with several case studies This book is aimed at professionals in petroleum engineering and graduate students in chemical engineering. | Hydrocarbon Processing and Refining Principles and Practices GBP 110.00 1
Cavitation and Associated Phenomena Cavitation is a dangerous process which destroys objects in a fluid. Scientific description of this multifaceted phenomenon is based on almost every area of physics and many interesting effects are connected with cavitation. The most intriguing of them is sonoluminescence – the light emitted from a cavitating fluid. This book presents a full-scale description of cavitation: from the basic thermodynamic principles to special phenomena associated with this complex process from the dynamics of a single gas cavity to the catastrophic macroscopic manifestations from the domestic observations to the nuances of X-ray spectroscopic research. | Cavitation and Associated Phenomena GBP 170.00 1
Design and Control of Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System The current model for electricity generation and distribution is dominated by centralized power plants which are typically associated with combustion (coal oil and natural gas) or nuclear generation units. These power models require distribution from the center to outlying consumers and have many disadvantages concerning the electric utilities transmission and distribution and greenhouse gas emissions. This resulted in the modelling and development of cleaner renewable power generation with alternative sources such as photovoltaic (PV) wind and other sources. Further due to matured PV technology constant drop-in installation cost greenhouse emissions reductions energy efficiency reduced transmission and distribution investments minimization of electric losses and network support the development of PV systems is proliferating. In view of this development this book provides an idea for setting up the PV plant from initial study of the site to plan sizing. Once the first planning is covered the book focuses on the modeling aspects of power electronics converter and control elements associated with it keeping the operating standards specified for the development of distributed generation systems in check. This book will be useful for industrial professionals and researchers who are working toward modeling of PV plants and their control in grid connected operation. All the necessary information related to these fields is available in the book. | Design and Control of Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System GBP 100.00 1
Ultrafine Bubbles Ultrafine bubbles (UFBs) are gas-filled bubbles with a diameter smaller than 1 μm. They are sometimes called bulk nanobubbles because these are not on a solid surface but inside a bulk liquid (water). They are already being used in commercial processes such as cleaning and plant cultivation. However many mysteries still exist with respect to UFBs such as mechanisms of stability OH radical formation and biological and medical effects. This is the first book on UFBs that reviews research done on them. It is helpful for those interested in the fundamentals of this emerging field and its applications including cleaning biological medical and dental students and researchers. GBP 116.00 1
Steam Generators and Waste Heat Boilers For Process and Plant Engineers Incorporates Worked-Out Real-World Problems Steam Generators and Waste Heat Boilers: For Process and Plant Engineers focuses on the thermal design and performance aspects of steam generators HRSGs and fire tube water tube waste heat boilers including air heaters and condensing economizers. Over 120 real-life problems are fully worked out which will help plant engineers in evaluating new boilers or making modifications to existing boiler components without assistance from boiler suppliers. The book examines recent trends and developments in boiler design and technology and presents novel ideas for improving boiler efficiency and lowering gas pressure drop. It helps plant engineers understand and evaluate the performance of steam generators and waste heat boilers at any load. Learn How to Independently Evaluate the Thermal Performance of Boilers and Their Components This book begins with basic combustion and boiler efficiency calculations. It then moves on to estimation of furnace exit gas temperature (FEGT) furnace duty view factors heat flux and boiler circulation calculations. It also describes trends in large steam generator designs such as multiple-module; elevated drum design types of boilers such as D O and A; and forced circulation steam generators. It illustrates various options to improve boiler efficiency and lower operating costs. The author addresses the importance of flue gas analysis fire tube versus water tube boilers used in chemical plants and refineries. In addition he describes cogeneration systems; heat recovery in sulfur plants hydrogen plants and cement plants; and the effect of fouling factor on performance. The book also explains HRSG simulation process and illustrates calculations for complete performance evaluation of boilers and their components. Helps plant engineers make independent evaluations of thermal performance of boilers before purchasing them Provides numerous examples on boiler thermal performance calculations that help plant engineers develop programming codes with ease Follows the metric and SI system and British units are shown in parentheses wherever possible Includes calculation procedures for the basic sizing and performance evaluation of a complete steam generator or waste heat boiler system and their components with appendices outlining simplified procedures for estimation of heat transfer coefficients Steam Generators and Waste Heat Boilers: For Process and Plant Engineers serves as a source book for plant engineers consultants and boiler designers. | Steam Generators and Waste Heat Boilers For Process and Plant Engineers GBP 94.99 1
Boilers A Practical Reference Following the publication of the author’s first book Boilers for Power and Process by CRC Press in 2009 several requests were made for a reference with even quicker access to information. Boilers: A Practical Reference is the result of those requests providing a user-friendly encyclopedic format with more than 500 entries and nearly the same number of supporting illustrations. Written for practicing engineers and dealing with practical issues rather than theory this reference focuses exclusively on water tube boilers found in process industries and power plants. It provides broad explanations for the following topics: A range of boilers and main auxiliaries as well as steam and gas turbines Traditional firing techniques—grates oil/gas and modern systems Industrial utility waste heat MSW and bio-fuel-fired boilers including supercritical boilers The scientific fundamentals of combustion heat transfer fluid flow and more The basics of fuels water ash high-temperature steels structurals refractory insulation and more Additional engineering topics like boiler instruments controls welding corrosion and wear Air pollution its abatement techniques and their effect on the design of boilers and auxiliaries Emerging technologies such as carbon capture oxy-fuel combustion and PFBC This reference covers almost every topic needed by boiler engineers in process and power plants. An encyclopedia by design and a professional reference book by focus and size this volume is strong on fundamentals and design aspects as well as practical content. The scope and easy-to-navigate presentation of the material plus the numerous illustrations make this a unique reference for busy design project operation and consulting engineers. | Boilers A Practical Reference GBP 94.99 1
The Corporatization and Environmental Sustainability of Australian Universities A Critical Perspective Analysing the juxtaposition of two trends in universities – corporatisation and environmental sustainability – this book explores how they are more contradictory than compatible. Hans A Baer argues that this contradiction is unavoidable because of the capitalist parameters in which they operate including a commitment to on-going economic growth which contributes to social inequality environmental degradation and greenhouse gas emissions. Drawing on archival sources and Baer’s experiences in university sustainability forums the book exposes how what universities claim to do in relation to environmental sustainability compares with their research educational operational and institutional activities. Presenting a critique of and a radical alternative to the status quo this book is suitable for academics and students of anthropology environmental studies and higher education. | The Corporatization and Environmental Sustainability of Australian Universities A Critical Perspective GBP 130.00 1