Gary (petroleum refining, emeritus, Colorado School of Mines) presents basic aspects of current petroleum refining technology and economics for ready reference by technical managers, practicing engineers, university faculty members, and graduate or senior students in chemical engineering. He describes physical and chemical properties of petroleum and petroleum products, along with major refining processes. Data for determination of typical product yields, investment, and operating costs for all major refining processes and for supporting processes are given. Case studies and problems are included, and appendices contain basic engineering data and a glossary. This fifth edition takes new environmental aspects of the industry into account, and reflects the use of heavier crude oils and crude oils with higher sulfur and metal content. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)