James G. Speight 
Dewatering, Desalting, and Distillation in Petroleum Refining 

This book presents a detailed and practical description of various processes – dewatering, desalting, and distillation – that prepare refinery feedstocks for different conversion processes they will go through. Relevant process data are provided, and process operations are fully described. This accessible guide is written for managers, professionals, and technicians as well as graduate students transitioning into the refining industry.Key Features:* Describes feedstock evaluation and the effects of elemental, chemical, and fractional composition.* Details the equipment and components and possible impacts due to composition.* Explores the process options and parameters involved in dewatering, desalting, and distillation.* Considers next-generation processes and developments.