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Mercury Pollution A Transdisciplinary Treatment

Mercury Pollution A Transdisciplinary Treatment

How does mercury get out of the ground and into our food? Is tuna safe to eat? What was the Minamata Disaster? Mercury Pollution: A Transdisciplinary Treatment addresses these questions and more. The editors weave interdisciplinary threads into a tapestry that presents a more complete picture of the effects of mercury pollution and provides new ways to think about the environment. The remarkable features that make mercury so useful—and poisonous—have given rise to many stories laid out in rich objective detail carefully detailing medical epidemiological or historical insight but sidestepping the human experience. A technically rich book that only touches on the human consequences of mercury poisoning cannot fully portray the anguish confusion and painful deaths that are the consequence of mercury pollution. Therefore the editors purposely step out of the conventional scientific framework for discussing mercury pollution to explore the wider human experience. This book clarifies how we are all connected to mercury how we absorb it through the food we eat and the air we breathe and how we release it as a consequence of our new technologies. It tackles interesting environmental issues without being overly technical and uses mercury as a case study and model for studying environmental problems. The book uses discussions of the issues surrounding mercury pollution to illustrate how an interdisciplinary vantage is necessary to solve environmental problems. Read an article in the SETAC Globe by Michael C. Newman and Sharon L. Zuber at http://www. setac. org/globe/2011/november/mercury-pollution. html | Mercury Pollution A Transdisciplinary Treatment

GBP 74.99
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Oil Pollution Control

Oil Pollution Control

Oil pollution has been a major environmental concern since the 1920s. The search for a solution has ranged from prevention to partial measures coupled with compensation and remedial action. This book originally published in 1987 offers a different assessment of the efforts of governments and the oil and maritime industries. It was also the first book to provide a comprehensive story of control policies and practices using primary and secondary sources. The book identified numerous factor – personalities state policies developments in the oil and shipping industries public agitation and scientific studies in a framework useful for analysing any environmental problem. | Oil Pollution Control

GBP 29.99
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Oil Companies in the International System

Oil Companies in the International System

Oil Companies in the International System (1978) provides an original and wide-ranging examination of the impact that the leading oil companies have had on international relations. It looks at the interplay between the oil companies and the governments of both the industrialised and oil-producing countries and asks to what extent the former have been beyond the control of these authorities. It pays particular attention to the oil industry’s relations with the consuming countries and considers the oil companies’ importance in international politics.

GBP 90.00
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Olive Oil Minor Constituents and Health

Olive Oil Minor Constituents and Health

Epidemiological studies indicate that the consumption of natural antioxidants from such plant-derived sources as olive oil produces beneficial health effects. Olive Oil: Minor Constituents and Health provides a balanced understanding of the pharmacological properties of phenols and other bioactive ingredients in the composition of olive oil. It discusses recent technological developments to retain optimal levels of bioactive ingredients s well as methodologies for the future study of olive oil's biological effects. The text covers research on the bioavailability of olive oil phenols and addresses the role of olive oil in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer. | Olive Oil Minor Constituents and Health

GBP 59.99
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Oil and Gas Engineering for Non-Engineers

Oil and Gas Engineering for Non-Engineers

Oil and Gas Engineering for Non-Engineers explains in non-technical terms how oil and gas exploration and production are carried out in the upstream oil and gas industry. The aim is to help readers with no prior knowledge of the oil and gas industry obtain a working understanding of the field. Focuses on just the basics of what the layperson needs to know to understand the industry Uses non-technical terms simple explanations and illustrations to describe the inner workings of the field Explains how oil is detected underground how well locations are determined how drilling is done and how wells are monitored during production Describes how and why oil and gas are separated from impurities before being sent to customers Aimed at non-engineers working within the oil and gas sector this book helps readers get comfortable with the workings of this advanced field without the need for an advanced degree in the subject.

GBP 48.99
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The Impact of Oil Revenues on Arab Gulf Development

The Impact of Oil Revenues on Arab Gulf Development

As the price of oil fell in the eighties the pressures on the Arab Gulf States to speed up the diversification of their economies into non-oil sectors increased. This book first published in 1984 examines this problem and many other issues connected with the impact of oil revenues on development in the Gulf States. It considers changing oil production policies and developments in other sectors of the economy including agriculture industry and banking. It explores population problems moves towards Gulf economic coordination and the impact of oil on society culture and education. This book provides an assessment of just how much the region depends on oil for its economic prosperity and development and some indication of the enormous problems that would face the region should the demand for oil decease still further. | The Impact of Oil Revenues on Arab Gulf Development

GBP 24.99
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The Nigerian Oil Economy From Prosperity to Glut

The Nigerian Oil Economy From Prosperity to Glut

The development of Nigeria's oil industry is examined comprehensively in this book originally published in 1984. It charts the changing course of her economy and examines the dramatic effect oil has had on Nigeria's domestic and international policies. Oil has enabled her to command a powerful position in African affairs and within OPEC itself but at the same time has held back other forms of economic development. Nigeria's future in the oil industry as well as in related fields such as gas is assessed both in the light of her former policies and in the changing world economy. This book will be of interest to all concerned in the oil industry international finance or world power politics. | The Nigerian Oil Economy From Prosperity to Glut

GBP 32.99
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Crude Oil Refining A Simplified Approach

Crude Oil Refining A Simplified Approach

This book provides an overview of crude oil refining processes and presents a deep analysis of the current context and challenges imposed on players in the downstream industry. Crude Oil Refining: A Simplified Approach covers traditional processes of the refining industry the impact of current trends and technological routes available to help these players survive in a highly competitive environment. FEATURES Offers a simplified approach to crude oil refining processes Discusses economic information related to the downstream business including refining margins and profitability Introduces newer trends in the industry such as petrochemical integration crude-to-chemicals refineries and renewables coprocessing in crude oil refineries Presents the challenges related to these new trends and offers technological solutions to overcome them for profitable and sustainable operations Describes how the use of biofuels can minimize the environmental impact of transportation fuel in nations of high demand like Brazil Offering a contemporary view of current challenges and opportunities in the downstream oil and gas business this practical book is aimed at readers working in the fields of petroleum and chemical engineering. | Crude Oil Refining A Simplified Approach

GBP 89.99
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Enhanced Oil Recovery Mechanisms Technologies and Feasibility Analyses

Enhanced Oil Recovery Mechanisms Technologies and Feasibility Analyses

Oil recovery efficiency can be increased by applying the enhanced oil recovery (EOR) processes which are based on the improvement of mobility ratio reduction of interfacial tension between oil and water wettability alteration reduction of oil viscosity formation of oil banks and so forth. This book describes the different EOR methods and their mechanisms which are traditionally used after conventional primary and secondary processes. The present scenario of different EOR processes at both the field application stage and research stage is also covered. Further it discusses some of the recent advances in EOR processes such as low-salinity water flooding the application of nanotechnology in EOR microbial EOR carbonated water injection etc. Features: Comprehensive coverage of all enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods Discussion of reservoir rock and fluid characteristics Illustration of steps in design and field implementation as well as the screening criteria for process selection Coverage of novel topics of nanotechnology in EOR and hybrid EOR method and low-salinity waterfloods Emphasis on recent technologies feasibility and implementation of hybrid technologies This book is aimed at graduate students professionals researchers chemists and personnel involved in petroleum engineering chemical engineering surfactant manufacturing polymer manufacturing oil/gas service companies and carbon capture and utilization. | Enhanced Oil Recovery Mechanisms Technologies and Feasibility Analyses

GBP 145.00
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Principles of Vegetable Oil Extraction

Principles of Vegetable Oil Extraction

This book covers the technology of vegetable oil extraction including theory process technologies used for various oilseeds machinery operation and design aspects. Pertinent topics are covered in two parts: mechanical expression and solvent extraction. The importance of each preparation operation is explained as related to oilseed structure outlining the differences in the quality of prepared material from various oilseeds. It also covers modern press designs designs of extractors desolventisers and distillation line and support equipment. Effect of each unit operation on final product quality levels of safety and precautions in plant operation and plant automation are discussed. Finally the book takes a peek at possible novel and green technologies to find solutions to problems faced by the industry. Features: Provides comprehensive coverage of vegetable oil extraction technology as applicable to major and minor oil-bearing materials. Explains the effects of each of the seed preparation steps on cell structure and how it improves oil extraction. Describes mechanical expression technology in detail including the design aspects of presses and seed preparation equipment. Explores the design of solvent extraction process equipment including extractor desolventiser distillation and support. Discusses extraction plant safety plant automation and utilities. This book is aimed at professionals students and researchers in chemical and food engineering. | Principles of Vegetable Oil Extraction

GBP 130.00
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The Social Impact of Oil The Case of Peterhead

The Social Impact of Oil The Case of Peterhead

The Social Impact of Oil (1982) examines how the town of Peterhead in the UK hitherto a remote fishing port was changed by North Sea oil. It looks at the wheeling and dealing that went on between property speculators multinational companies local government and municipal bodies as well as discussing the clash of city money and small town as well as the practical problems of the labour market housing and planning. It analyses the way the town changed the advantages oil brought often unintentionally as well as the many challenges. | The Social Impact of Oil The Case of Peterhead

GBP 90.00
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40 Classic Crude Oil Trades Real-Life Examples of Innovative Trading

40 Classic Crude Oil Trades Real-Life Examples of Innovative Trading

The day-to-day world of crude oil traders is not usually open to outsiders. Few non-specialists appreciate how oil traders approach the markets what their backgrounds are and how they make money. This book brings the oil trading world to vivid life by introducing the reader to 40 real-life trades or strategies that were carried out by named market participants. The 40 chapters cover different geographies and different crude oil markets providing an unparalleled insight into how crude oil traders work and think. Oil trading developed in its current form in the 1980s and the chapters cover these early beginnings through to the present day. The trades have been grouped in sections that relate to the nature of each trade and its broader use as an example of a successful trading style. Sections cover approaches to arbitrage trading; the impact of geopolitics; logistics and storage plays; short-term versus longer term trading; managing new crude oil grades; trading crude oil derivatives. The book provides plenty of inspiration for current or prospective crude oil traders or analysts. It will also be valuable for academic researchers business school case studies and for anyone wanting to learn more about the individuals that shape the world’s most important commodity market. | 40 Classic Crude Oil Trades Real-Life Examples of Innovative Trading

GBP 42.99
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Safety Engineering in the Oil and Gas Industry

Safety Engineering in the Oil and Gas Industry

When accidents occur in the oil and gas industry the impacts can be profound. Serious injury or death to workers environmental disasters and colossal costs for insurance or clean ups make the industry a hazardous one to operate in. Disasters become major news events such as the Prestige oil spill Piper Alpha Exxon Valdez oil spill and Deepwater Horizon. A move towards improving the health and safety of the industry is underway. This book emphasizes controlling managing and mitigating the risk of hazards in the oil and gas industry increasing safety and protecting the environment by identifying the hazards in the oil and gas industry through safety engineering techniques and management methods. Safety Engineering in the Oil and Gas Industry discusses how to improve safety and reliability in the oil and gas industry so that hazards can be reduced to the lowest level feasible. It covers the techniques needed to operate safely in an oil and/or gas industry setting the standards that should be adhered to the impacts of PPE fire and explosions equipment and infrastructure failures and storage and reliability engineering amongst many other topics. This book is written in an easy-to-read and appealing style and multiple-choice questions are included to help with learning and understanding the concepts included. Underpinned by real life case studies and examples this book aims to allow readers to consider how they can reduce the costs associated with bad safety practices to their business through maintained and consistent health safety and environmental (HSE) standards. This book is a must-read for any student or professional studying or working in the oil and gas industries. It also has additional appeal to those with an academic or professional interest in occupational health and safety civil engineering offshore engineering and maritime engineering.

GBP 130.00
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Arab Oil Policies in the 1970s Opportunity and Responsibility

Arab Oil Policies in the 1970s Opportunity and Responsibility

Until 1973 few people either in the advanced industrial countries or in the developing countries of the Third World thought seriously on the issues and complexities involved in the production and marketing of the oil on which they relied. It was only with the sudden steep increases in oil prices that the oil industry became a matter of general discussion and the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) became a front page topic for analysis and comment. However real understanding of the organisation and its policies did not accompany this rush of interest and much confusion has followed. In particular the Arab exporters have received the weight of the criticism although they have only a share in the market and not a monopoly. This book attempts to instil a greater mutual understanding between oil exporters and importers although it is not a wholesale endorsement of Arab policies by outlining the major policy areas in this field. It looks at new policy options and their implications in exploration marketing and pricing and at downstream operations such as the petrochemical and gas industries. In conclusion this study identifies the wide-ranging opportunities that the new oil policies have opened up for the Arab countries in the national regional and international context and assesses and clarifies the responsibilities which accompany this success. First published in 1983. | Arab Oil Policies in the 1970s Opportunity and Responsibility

GBP 21.99
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Oil and Modern World Dramas From Petro-Mania to Petro-Melancholia

Oil and Modern World Dramas From Petro-Mania to Petro-Melancholia

The first to focus on the (re-)presentations of oil in dramatic literature theatre and performance Oil and Modern World Dramas is a pioneering volume in the emerging field of Oil Literatures and Cultures and the more established field of World Literatures. Through close analysis Fakhrkonandeh demonstrates how these dramatic works depict oil both in its perceived nature and character as an overdetermined matter/sign/object: a symbol (of freedom autonomy speed wealth modernity enlightenment) a commodity a social-cultural agent a social relation and a hyper-object. This book is also distinguished by its innovative and critically manifold conceptual framework positing the petro-literatures and petro-cultures an inextricable part of a global network. Oil and Modern World Dramas not only demonstrates how the chosen works of petro-drama manifest these concepts in their social-political vision aesthetics and historical-ontological dynamics but also reveals how they deploy such assemblage-based approaches both as a cartographical means and aesthetic method for exposing the systemic (Capitalocenic) nature of petro-capitalist exploitation and as means of proposing ways of resistance and producing alternative modes of subjectivity community relationality and economy. | Oil and Modern World Dramas From Petro-Mania to Petro-Melancholia

GBP 145.00
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Transport Revolutions Moving People and Freight Without Oil

Transport Revolutions Moving People and Freight Without Oil

First released in 2007 the bestselling Transport Revolutions argued that land transport in the first half of the 21st century will feature at least two revolutions. One will involve the use of electric drives rather than internal combustion engines. Another will involve powering many of these drives directly from the electric grid - as trains and trolley buses are powered today - rather than from on-board fuel. Now available for the first time in paperback and updated with the most recent data it sets out the challenges to our growing dependence on transport fuelled by low-priced oil. These challenges include an early peak in world oil production and profound climate change resulting in part from oil use. It proposes responses to ensure effective secure movement of people and goods in ways that make the best use of renewable sources of energy while minimizing environmental impacts. Synthesizing engineering economics environment organization policy and technology in a detailed yet highly readable style Transport Revolutions is essential reading for anyone working studying or interested in transport and the environment. | Transport Revolutions Moving People and Freight Without Oil

GBP 130.00
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Economic Analysis of Oil and Gas Engineering Operations

Economic Analysis of Oil and Gas Engineering Operations

Engineers seek solutions to problems and the economic viability of each potential solution is normally considered along with the technical merits. This is typically true for the petroleum sector which includes the global processes of exploration production refining and transportation. Decisions on an investment in any oil or gas field development are made on the basis of its value which is judged by a combination of a number of economic indicators. Economic Analysis of Oil and Gas Engineering Operations focuses on economic treatment of petroleum engineering operations and serves as a helpful resource for making practical and profitable decisions in oil and gas field development. Reflects major changes over the past decade or so in the oil and gas industry Provides thorough coverage of the use of economic analysis techniques in decision-making in petroleum-related projects Features real-world cases and applications of economic analysis of various engineering problems encountered in petroleum operations Includes principles applicable to other engineering disciplines This work will be of value to practicing engineers and industry professionals managers and executives working in the petroleum industry who have the responsibility of planning and decision-making as well as advanced students in petroleum and chemical engineering studying engineering economics petroleum economics and policy project evaluation and plant design.

GBP 99.99
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Understanding Data Analytics and Predictive Modelling in the Oil and Gas Industry

Understanding Data Analytics and Predictive Modelling in the Oil and Gas Industry

This book covers aspects of data science and predictive analytics used in the oil and gas industry by looking into the challenges of data processing and data modelling unique to this industry. It includes upstream management intelligent/digital wells value chain integration crude basket forecasting and so forth. It further discusses theoretical methodological well-established and validated empirical work dealing with various related topics. Special focus has been given to experimental topics with various case studies. Features: Provides an understanding of the basics of IT technologies applied in the oil and gas sector Includes deep comparison between different artificial intelligence techniques Analyzes different simulators in the oil and gas sector as well as discussion of AI applications Focuses on in-depth experimental and applied topics Details different case studies for upstream and downstream This book is aimed at professionals and graduate students in petroleum engineering upstream industry data analytics and digital transformation process in oil and gas. | Understanding Data Analytics and Predictive Modelling in the Oil and Gas Industry

GBP 89.99
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The Application of Contracts in Developing Offshore Oil and Gas Projects

The Application of Contracts in Developing Offshore Oil and Gas Projects

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the key aspects and contracts involved in the process of developing oil and gas projects with an emphasis on offshore developments. Project development in oil and gas carries with it numerous unique risks and challenges. By identifying and managing risk through the various contract stages each stage of the project is seen in perspective and therefore gives readers a better understanding of how that stage was arrived at and what is expected to come later. To do this the authors use illustrative international case studies from past and current projects thereby deepening the reader’s understanding and awareness of risk from practical experience as well as suggesting answers for those who are involved in developing oil and gas projects. The Application of Contracts in Developing Offshore Oil and Gas Projects is intended for project owners project managers contractors finance managers commercial managers and lawyers who seek to understand the subject from a practical point of view.

GBP 170.00
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Project Management for the Oil and Gas Industry A World System Approach

Project Management for the Oil and Gas Industry A World System Approach

Project management for oil and gas projects comes with a unique set of challenges that include the management of science technology and engineering aspects. Underlining the specific issues involved in projects in this field Project Management for the Oil and Gas Industry: A World System Approach presents step-by-step application of project management techniques. Using the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) framework from the Project Management Institute (PMI) as the platform the book provides an integrated approach that covers the concepts tools and techniques for managing oil and gas projects. The authors discuss specialized tools such as plan do check act (PDCA); define measure analyze improve control (DMAIC); suppliers inputs process outputs customers (SIPOC); design evaluate justify integrate (DEJI); quality function deployment (QFD); affinity diagrams; flowcharts; Pareto charts; and histograms. They also discuss the major activities in oil and gas risk assessment such as feasibility studies design transportation utility survey works construction permanent structure works mechanical and electrical installations and maintenance. Strongly advocating a world systems approach to managing oil and gas projects and programs the book covers quantitative and qualitative techniques. It addresses technical and managerial aspects of projects and illustrates the concepts with case examples of applications of project management tools and techniques to real-life project scenarios that can serve as lessons learned for best practices. An in-depth examination of project management for oil and gas projects the book is a handbook for professionals in the field a guidebook for technical consultants and a resource for students. | Project Management for the Oil and Gas Industry A World System Approach

GBP 56.99
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Tubular String Characterization in High Temperature High Pressure Oil and Gas Wells

Tubular String Characterization in High Temperature High Pressure Oil and Gas Wells

High temperature high oil pressure oil and gas well completion testing have always been a technical challenge and basic theoretical research is one of the key factors needed to ensure a successful completion test. The completion test basic theory includes: a stress analysis of the completion string completion string buckling behavior and temperature and pressure distribution prediction. The completion string is the main bearing and power transmission component for oil and gas well operations and production and it is required to take on a combination of loads which result in completion string deformation. Because of these complex relationships completion string stress analysis has become increasingly more complicated. This book discusses the characters of tubular strings in HTHP (High Temperature - High Pressure) oil and gas wells. These characters include the mechanical behavior of tubular strings and the temperature and pressure variation of tubular strings in different conditions. Mathematical models are established for different conditions and solution existence and uniqueness of some models is discussed providing algorithms corresponding to the different models. Numerical experiments are presented to verify the validity of models and the feasibility of algorithms and the impact of the parameters of models for oil and gas wells is also discussed. This book is written for production and testing engineers to provide them with the tools to deal more effectively with the numerical decisions they have to take and for researchers and technicians in petroleum and gas testing and production engineering. Finally it is also intended to serve as a reference book for mathematicians college teachers and students. | Tubular String Characterization in High Temperature High Pressure Oil and Gas Wells

GBP 84.99
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Routledge Revivals: A Failed Strategy (1993) The Offshore Oil Industry's Development of the Outer Contintental Shelf

Routledge Revivals: A Failed Strategy (1993) The Offshore Oil Industry's Development of the Outer Contintental Shelf

First published in 1993 this book traces and analyses the changing policies of American offshore oil companies concerning the exploration and development of the Outer Continental Shelf in the period from 1970 to 1976 — covering environmental legislation the oil embargo presidential initiatives and proposed international laws. Where previous studies concerning the Outer Continental Shelf had only examined broad policy issues on an international level this study focuses on those American offshore companies who were major actors in ocean affairs especially in the exploration and development of the region. | Routledge Revivals: A Failed Strategy (1993) The Offshore Oil Industry's Development of the Outer Contintental Shelf

GBP 31.99
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