06/24/2026
Distillation is one of the most important—and often least understood—processes in the oil, gas, petrochemical, and chemical industries.
In Distillation in Nontechnical Language, industry legend Norman P. Lieberman breaks down complex distillation concepts into clear, practical explanations drawn from more than 60 years of refinery design, operations, and troubleshooting experience.
Whether you're trying to understand reflux and reboilers, improve tower performance, troubleshoot operating issues, or simply gain a better understanding of what happens inside a distillation tower, this book provides real-world insights that can be applied immediately.
✔ Practical, field-tested knowledge
✔ Clear, nontechnical explanations
✔ Real operating examples and lessons learned
✔ Written for engineers, operators, managers, and industry professionals
Now available from PennWell Books.
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