This book will be invaluable for engineers engaged in operation of refining units or upgraders that process vacuum residues . . . As a scientific memoire and summary of an eminent career, this volume presents numerous insights for future development of both process technology and the science of petroleum macromolecules.

The latest findings on new environmentally friendly insulating gases are described in detail, and suggestions for practical application are also provided. Graduate students and teachers involved in high-voltage and insulation engineering can use the book as teaching material. Researchers working in plasma science, laser action and related applied physics fields can also benefit from the book’s analytical approach and detailed data; engineers from the fields of electric power operation systems and electrical manufacturing will find it a valuable reference work for solving practical problems.

The book provides a good balance between practical issues and theory and is fully supported with industry case studies and a high level of illustrations to assist learning. It is unique in its coverage of multiphase flow, solid flow, process connection to the plant, flow computation and control. Readers will not only further understand design, but they will also further comprehend integration tactics that can be applied to the plant through a step-by-step design process that goes from installation to operation.

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Offers a practical risk assessment model for pipelines without the need for complicated, expensive software

Describes a new and systematic approach for pipeline risk control and mitigation that reflects actual pipeline conditions and operating status

Provides examples of all pipeline hazard identification techniques and how they are used to produce consistent results

Includes access to a newly developed Excel tool PipeFAIT for assessing pipeline risk

The book addresses a very important issue for the present era in a systematic manner. The book is an easy read and makes a significant contribution towards understanding the issues of human-induced misuse of chemistry for war fighting and/or terrorism.