Textbook in PDF format There are nearly 700 refineries operating in over 120 countries around the world. Total global refining capacity is more than 97 MMbpd, with 8 MMbpd–9 MMbpd of additional refining capacity expected to be brought online by the early 2020s. The majority of new distillation capacity will help developing nations provide additional refined products to satisfy increasing domestic consumption rates. Each region is investing heavily in the construction of more complex units, as well. These secondary units are geared towards producing higher-quality fuels and adhering to new regulations on sulfur content in transportation fuels. For over 65 years, Hydrocarbon Processing’s Refining Processes Handbook has been a definitive resource for processing technologies used in the refining industry. This one-of-a-kind handbook contains flow diagrams and descriptions of more than 250 leading-edge, licensed refining technologies. Featured technologies include: Alkylation, Aromatics, Biofuels, Catalytic cracking, Coking, Deasphalting, Desulfurization, Distillation, Ether, Hydrocracking, Hydrogen generation, Hydroprocessing, Process unit internals, Isomerization, Lubricants and waxes, Olefins, Oxygen enrichment, Treating, gas/liquid, Upgrading heavy oil