Fuel Field Manual: Sources and Solutions to Performance Problems [Hardcover]

Kim B. Peyton (Author), NALCO/EXXON Energy Chemicals L P (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1997 | ISBN-10: 007046572X | ISBN-13: 978-0070465725

Refinery and petrochemical engineers can turn to this guide for expert information on the sources of and solutions to the full range of fuel performance problems encountered during testing, storage, transportation, delivery, and combustion. Using actual field examples to demonstrate concepts, the book fully covers specific testing and analysis methods, fuel additive problems, safety and hazard guidelines, and trouble shooting techniques. This time- and money-saving resource also features specialized information on chemical storage tanks, fuel filters, flowmeters, metals, plastics, and more.

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From the Back Cover

The Professiona's guide to tackling fuel performance problems. Here is all you need to solve practically every fuel problem you might face in the field! Concise, comprehensive, and compact, this guide covers the entire range of fuel performance problems encountered during testing, storage, transportation, delivery, and combustion. Using a hands-on, practical approach and actual field examples to demonstrate concepts, leading petroleum industry expert Kim B. Peyton takes you step-by-step through: Effective troubleshooting tactics; Test methods and test results; The most common sources of fuel problems; Chemical additive problems; Safety and hazard management. Finally, a unique roundup chapter draws together hard-to-find information on chemical storage tanks, fuel filters, flowmeters, metals, plastics, and more. Long-needed by professionals in every area of the petroleum industry--from refinery engineers to research chemists to technicl service personnel and terminal managers--the Fuel Field Manual quickly takes you from problem to resolution, saving you time and money. Nalco/Exxon Energy Chmicals. L.P. (Sugar Land, TX) is a worldwide supplier of specialty chemicals and services used in oil exploration, distribution, and refining. poractical

Product Details

• Hardcover: 322 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill (July 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007046572X
• ISBN-13: 978-0070465725
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,572,252 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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