NALCO Champion Fuel Field Manual, 3rd Edition

Title: NALCO Champion Fuel Field Manual, 3rd Edition
Author: Kim B. Peyton
ISBN: 0071848096 / 9780071848091
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 400
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Year: 2017
Availability: 45-60 days

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Up-to-date strategies for tackling real-world fuel-related problems

This fully revised guide shows, step-by-step, how to effectively solve fuel problems you might face in the field. Written by leading petroleum expert Kim B. Peyton, Nalco Champion Fuel Field Manual, 3rd Edition, covers the entire range of problems encountered during the refining, storage, transportation, delivery, and combustion processes. You will get the latest testing, troubleshooting, and problem solving techniques, as well as concise hazard information and detailed safety procedures. The book offers quick answers to difficult questions, taking you easily from problem to solution.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • Crude oil and common hydrocarbon fuel properties
  • Identifying and solving specific fuel problems
  • Sources of fuel production problems
  • Physical and chemical measurements
  • Solving fuel problems using chemical additives
  • Start-to-finish testing methods
  • Fuel and fuel additive storage and injection systems
  • Safe shipping and hazard information
  • Fuel performance property and deposit analysis
  • Synthetic and alternative fuels

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Introduction

Chapter 1 : A Problem Solving Technique
Chapter 2 : Refining Processes Used in Fuel Production
Chapter 3 : Critical Properties of Crude Oil and Common Hydrocarbon Fuels
Chapter 4 : Sources of Fuel Performance Problems
Chapter 5 : Utilizing Physical and Chemical Property Measurements to Identify Sources of Fuel Problems
Chapter 6 : Solving Fuel Problems by Using Chemical Additives
Chapter 7 : Test Methods Used to Identify and Solve Fuel Problems
Chapter 8 : Identifying and Solving Specific Fuel Problems
Chapter 9 : Components of Fuel and Fuel Additive Storage and Injection Systems
Chapter 10 : Safe Shopping and Hazard Information for Common Fuels, Oils, and Solvents
Chapter 11 : Fuel Performance Property, Deposit Analysis, and Problem Solving Guide
Chapter 12 : Synthetic and Alternative Fuels

Appendix 1 : Heat and Combustion of Fuels - Approximate Btu-Gravity Relation
Appendix 2 : Factors for Converting Volumes to 60 F
Appendix 3 : Reduction of Observed API Gravity to API Gravity at 60 F
Appendix 4 : Galvanic Series of Metals and Metal Alloys
Appendix 5 : Composition of Synthetic Seawater Utilized in ASTM D-665-B
Appendix 6 : Factors and Metal Densities Needed to Obtain ipy and mdd Corrosion Rates
Appendix 7 : Compatibility of Various Materials with Common Fuels and Solvents
Appendix 8 : Nomograph for Calculation of Cetane Improver Treatment from CI-0801 Additions
Appendix 9 : U.S. Energy Information, Annual Energy Review, September 2012
Appendix 10 : Rating Scale for the Waring Blender and Multi-Contact Emulsion Tests
Useful Terms and Definitions
Useful Calculations, Conversions, and Equations
References
Index