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About The Book 

Petroleum Processing Technology provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the science and technology involved in the exploration, processing, refining, and utilization of petroleum and its products. The book is designed to meet the academic and practical needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students of chemistry, chemical engineering, petroleum engineering, and related disciplines, as well as professionals working in the petroleum and petrochemical industries.
Subsequent chapters focus on important petroleum products such as gasoline, aviation fuels, naphtha, kerosene, and diesel, highlighting their properties and quality evaluation tests. A detailed treatment of crude oil refining follows, covering desalting, atmospheric and vacuum distillation, cracking processes (thermal, catalytic, fluid catalytic cracking, and hydrocracking), reforming, isomerization, alkylation, polymerization, coking, hydroconversion, blending, and refinery treatment processes.
The book further explores lube chemistry, emphasizing lubricating oils, additives, base oil classification, transformer oil, grease, bitumen, paraffin jelly, and liquid paraffin. Various lube oil processing techniques such as solvent extraction, dewaxing, acid and clay treatments are explained in detail, along with the chemistry and applications of greases and bituminous materials.
A dedicated chapter on petrochemicals describes important industrial conversions of hydrocarbons into value-added chemicals, including processes involving methane, ethylene, propylene, acetylene, benzene, toluene, syngas, and alcohols. Reaction pathways, process technologies, and industrial relevance are clearly outlined.
The final chapter addresses environmental challenges associated with crude oil processing, discussing oil spillage, refinery-related environmental issues, and bioremediation techniques for soil and water contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons.
Overall, the book presents complex concepts in a clear, structured, and student-friendly manner, making it an essential resource for understanding petroleum processing technology from fundamentals to industrial applications. About the Author-Dr. Hrusikesh Banichul is an accomplished chemist and researcher with over fifteen years of rich, cross-cultural experience spanning academic teaching, industrial research. He holds a Ph.D. from IIT (ISM), Dhanbad, with research focused on environmentally sustainable catalysis using fly ash–derived materials, along with an M.Phil. and M.Sc. from Sambalpur University in organic synthesis.

About The Author

Dr. Hrusikesh Banichul is a seasoned chemist, researcher, and academician with over fifteen years of comprehensive experience spanning academia, research, and industry. He earned his Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, where his research focused on environmentally sustainable catalysis and green chemical processes.
Dr. Banichul’s work integrates fundamental chemistry with sustainability-driven innovation. His research notably explores the transformation of industrial waste materials—such as fly ash—into efficient catalytic systems for environmentally benign chemical processes. This interdisciplinary approach reflects his commitment to advancing green chemistry principles while addressing industrial and environmental challenges.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Banichul has contributed extensively to chemical process development, environmental monitoring, petroleum and petrochemical analysis, pharmaceutical synthesis, and industrial research and development. His professional expertise encompasses pilot-plant operations, industrial R&D strategy, quality assurance, and applied catalytic technologies, offering a rare blend of theoretical depth and practical implementation.
A recipient of several prestigious awards and research fellowships, Dr. Banichul has also made significant contributions to academia as a dedicated teacher and mentor. He serves as reviewers and on editorial boards of multiple international journals and actively participates in scholarly peer review and academic development initiatives.
His core research interests include green chemistry, catalytic synthesis, waste valorization, sustainable process design, and environmentally responsible industrial technologies. Through his research and publications, Dr. Banichul continues to bridge innovation, industry, and environmental stewardship, contributing meaningfully to the global advancement of sustainable chemical sciences.