Crude Oils. Their Sampling, Analysis, and Evaluation - MNL68-2ND

This comprehensive manual covers a combination of subject materials related to crude oil sampling, quality determination, and evaluation. You’ll get detailed assessments of the test methods available and a broad scope of information that is useful for both technical and non-technical personnel. Eight chapters deal with such topics – Obtaining representative samples from tanks, pipelines, and marine vessels – Comprehending the complex chemistry of crude oils – Selecting test methods best suited to obtain physical and chemical data – Encountering issues during transportation, storage, and refining that may impact product quality Additions for the new second edition – Discussion of 16 new and 79 revised ASTM standards – Issues related to tight (unconventional) oil – Advances in determination of crude oil properties Manual 68 is intended for anyone involved with the sampling and analysis of crude oils after they are produced and stabilized, – Operators of pipelines and tankers – Field operators with limited or no technical training – Experienced laboratory technicians or chemists – Crude oil traders – Refinery engineers