PennWell eBooks

Operating Expenses, Cash Flow, Finding and Development Costs, Return on Capital Employed are but a few of the hundreds of measurements and metrics used to analyze performance in the oil and gas...

Examines the processes, techniques, equipment, and facilities used to transport fluids such as refined products, crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids through cross-country pipelines...

This nontechnical treatment of oil and gas production is an excellent introduction for anyone from petroleum engineers and geologists new to their careers to financial, marketing, legal, and other...

For 45 years, William Leffler's Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language has been the go-to best seller for anyone needing to know the fundamentals of refining. Fluid prose, easy-to-understand...

Geared to young and seasoned professionals alike, Process Operations: Lessons Learned in a Nontechnical Language is designed to present a straightforward approach to mastering the principles and...

Petroleum can exist as either a liquid or a gas, either in the reservoir or on the trip to the surface. These properties are the basis for the chemistry of petroleum. This long-awaited new edition to...

"This book is encyclopedic as well as a how-to manual, a gem for those interested in energy supply chains." — Dr. Jaydeep Balakrishnan, PhD, Associate Dean, College of Business Administration...

This comprehensive guide covers all the essential aspects of renewable energy, drawing on the extensive experience of an energy journalist. The book offers a clear and accessible overview, beginning...

The definitive guide on smart grid project development and execution! Planning and implementing a smart grid project can be one of the most complex endeavors that a utility undertakes. The electrical...

The move from carbon-based fuels to renewables — particularly wind and solar which produce electricity — make this book a "must read" for anyone who works in the energy space or just...

The electrical grid stands as a remarkable achievement in engineering and management, serving as a vital catalyst for the development and progress of nations worldwide. This book aims to demystify...

Everything from upstream to downstream is covered in this nontechnical overview of the petroleum industry. Organized in a natural chronology, the text begins with the geology and origins of oil and...