Fundamentals of Petroleum
- ISBN-10
- 088698162X
- ISBN-13
- 9780886981624
- Category
- Technology & Engineering / Petroleum
- Pages
- 359
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997
- Publisher
- University of Texas at Austin
- Author
- Kate Van Dyke
Description
Profusely illustrated, clearly written manual comprehensively covers the basics of and the latest developments in geology, exploration, leasing, drilling, production, transportation, refining and processing, environmental health concerns, and marketing. Used as a text for courses sponsored by the Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs, for numerous petroleum-related college courses, and for the PETEX-ADDC Fundamentals of Petroleum Correspondence Course. Detailed index.
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