Trends and Problems in Petroleum Refining Teamology

Abstract

Petroleum Refining Technology, which had started in last century to obtain illuminating Kerosin, has made remarkable progress in this century and future improvements are expected by applications of new technology.
This article explains recent trends and problems in refining technology, ex.
1) distillation and conversion processes, 2) refining processes of lubricating oils, 3) petrochemical raw materials, 4) repair and maintenance technics, 5) public nuisances and so on.