Publisher's Synopsis
This book reviews the advances that have taken place in the last decade in the development of analytical chemistry for the petroleum industry. It also shows how computer-assisted analysis has enabled practitioners to overcome complex and expensive problems.;The introduction of stringent quality requirements has placed even more pressure on analytical techniques. This book describes how cost-effective analysis can help in the efficient handling of quality control.;The volume has been based upon a symposium organized by the Petro Analysis 1987 Trust on behalf of the Institute of Petroleum and the northwest region of the Analytical Division RSC.