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Petroleum Refining Processes
OSHA technical Manual

<<Introduction, Overview of the Petroleum Industry, Petroleum Refining Operations, Description of Petroleum Refining Processes and Related Health and Safety Considerations, Other Refinery Operations, Bibliography. This chapter of the technical manual covers the history of refinery processing, characteristics of crude oil, hydrocarbon types and chemistry, and major refinery products and by-products. It presents information on technology as normally practiced in present operations. It describes the more common refinery processes and includes relevant safety and health information. Additional information covers refinery utilities and miscellaneous supporting activities related to hydrocarbon processing. Field personnel will learn what to expect in various facilities regarding typical materials and process methods, equipment, potential hazards, and exposures.>> Received on Sat Feb 10 07:19:00 2001