{"product_id":"process-plant-equipment-isbn-9781118022641","title":"Process Plant Equipment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Process Plant Equipment Book is another great publication from Wiley as a reference book for final year students as well as those who will work or are working in chemical production plants and refinery…”\u003c\/i\u003e -Associate Prof. Dr. Ramli Mat, Deputy Dean (Academic), Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“…give[s] readers access to both fundamental information on process plant equipment and to practical ideas, best practices and experiences of highly successful engineers from around the world… The book is illustrated throughout with numerous black \u0026amp; white photos and diagrams and also contains case studies demonstrating how actual process plants have implemented the tools and techniques discussed in the book. An extensive list of references enables readers to explore each individual topic in greater depth…” –\u003c\/i\u003eStainless Steel World and Valve World, November 2012\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover how to optimize process plant equipment, from selection to operation to troubleshooting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom energy to pharmaceuticals to food, the world depends on processing plants to manufacture the products that enable people to survive and flourish. With this book as their guide, readers have the information and practical guidelines needed to select, operate, maintain, control, and troubleshoot process plant equipment so that it is efficient, cost-effective, and reliable throughout its lifetime. Following the authors' careful explanations and instructions, readers will find that they are better able to reduce downtime and unscheduled shutdowns, streamline operations, and maximize the service life of processing equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProcess Plant Equipment: Operation, Control, and Reliability\u003c\/i\u003e is divided into three sections:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSection One: Process Equipment Operations\u003c\/b\u003e covers such key equipment as valves, pumps, cooling towers, conveyors, and storage tanks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSection Two: Process Plant Reliability\u003c\/b\u003e sets forth a variety of tested and proven tools and methods to assess and ensure the reliability and mechanical integrity of process equipment, including failure analysis, Fitness-for-Service assessment, engineering economics for chemical processes, and process component function and performance criteria\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSection Three: Process Measurement, Control, and Modeling\u003c\/b\u003e examines flow meters, process control, and process modeling and simulation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, numerous photos and diagrams illustrate the operation and control of key process equipment. There are also case studies demonstrating how actual process plants have implemented the tools and techniques discussed in the book. At the end of each chapter, an extensive list of references enables readers to explore each individual topic in greater depth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn summary, this text offers students, process engineers, and plant managers the expertise and technical support needed to streamline and optimize the operation of process plant equipment, from its initial selection to operations to troubleshooting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xxiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION I PROCESS EQUIPMENT OPERATION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael D. Holloway\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Valves 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAli Ahammad Shoukat Choudhury, Chikezie Nwaoha, and Sharad Vishwasrao\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Types of Control Valves, 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Control Valve Actuators, 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Control Valve Sizing and Selection, 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Common Problems of Control Valves, 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Diagnosing Control Valve Problems, 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Control Valve Reliability and Selection, 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Control Valve Maintenance, 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Control Valve Troubleshooting, 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Pumps 27\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCraig Redmond\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Types of Pumps, 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Pump Applications, 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Pump Sizing and Selection, 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Pump Maintenance, 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Pump Troubleshooting, 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Pipes 45\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eShaohui Jia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Types of Pipes, 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Pipe Selection, 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Pipeline Network Design and Optimization, 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Pipeline Failure, 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Pipeline Inspection and Leak Detection, 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Pipe Maintenance, 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Pipe Troubleshooting, 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Cooling Towers 63\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eZaki Yamani Zakaria and Chikezie Nwaoha\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Cooling Tower Operation, 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Types of Cooling Towers, 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Common Problems of Cooling Towers, 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Measuring Cooling Tower Performance, 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Cooling Tower Maintenance, 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Filters and Membranes 81\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlora Tong and Chikezie Nwaoha\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Types of Filters, 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Mechanisms of Filtration, 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Filter Selection, 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Particle-Size Measurement Techniques, 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Filter Location, 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Membrane Filtration, 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Filter Maintenance, 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Sealing Devices 107\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatt Tones and Jim Drago\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Gaskets, 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Compression Packings, 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Mechanical Seals, 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Expansion Joints, 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 General Sealing Device Selection, 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Steam Traps 163\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJacob E. Uche and Chikezie Nwaoha\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Steam Trap Operation, 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Types of Steam Traps, 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Steam Trap Installation, 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Steam Trap Checking, 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Common Problems of Steam Traps, 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Steam Trap Selection, 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Steam Trap Applications, 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Steam Trap Sizing, 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9 Steam Trap Maintenance, 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Process Compressors 183\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eN. Sitaram and Chikezie Nwaoha\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Types of Compressors, 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Continuous Compression Compressors, 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Intermittent Compression Compressors, 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Centrifugal Compressors, 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Reciprocating Piston Compressors, 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Compressor Troubleshooting, 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading, 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Conveyors 213\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eOkenna Obi-Njoku\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Industrial Use of Conveyors, 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Types of Conveyors, 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Conveyor Selection, 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Conveyor Safety, 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Conveyor Maintenance, 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Summary, 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Storage Tanks 225\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarcello Ferrara and Chikezie Nwaoha\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Types of Storage Tanks, 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Storage Tank Classification, 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Construction Materials, 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Common Problems of Storage Tanks, 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Storage Tank Maintenance, 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Tank Appurtenances, 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Storage Tank Maintenance, 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Mixers 245\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJayesh Ramesh Tekchandaney\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Mixing Concepts: Theory and Practice, 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Fluid Mixing, 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Solid Blending, 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Mixing High-Viscosity Materials and Pastes, 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Mechanical Components in Mixing Equipment, 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Boilers 297\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCelestine C. G. Nwankwo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Types of Boilers, 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Boiler Accessories, 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Boiler Selection, 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Common Problems of Boilers, 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Boiler Failure Analysis and Welding Defects, 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Boiler Maintenance, 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7 Boiler Troubleshooting, 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.8 Boiler Chemicals, 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.9 Boiler Efficiency and Combustion, 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading, 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION II PROCESS PLANT RELIABILITY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Engineering Economics for Chemical Processes 331\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlberto R. Betancourt-Torcat, L. A. Ricardez-Sandoval, and Ali Elkamel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Time Value of Money, 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Cash Flow Analysis, 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Profitability Analysis, 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Cost Estimation and Project Evaluation, 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Process Component Function and Performance Criteria 355\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobert Free\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Material Classification, 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 General Physical Quantities and Considerations, 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Material Transfer and Conveyance Equipment, 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Conveyors, 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Pumps, 394\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6 Valves, 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.7 Pipes, 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.8 Conclusions, 410\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 410\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorporation Web Sites, 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Failure Analysis and Interpretation of Components 413\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael D. Holloway\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Assessing the Situation, 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Failure Defined, 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Taking Advantage of Failure, 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Sources of Failure, 416\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Failure of Materials and of Machines, 416\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Types of Forces, 417\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.7 Strength, 418\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.8 Creep (Deformation), 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.9 Fatigue (Material), 420\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.10 Wear, 422\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.11 Property Changes, 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.12 Temperature, 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.13 Oxidation: Molecular Transitions and Chemical Influences, 425\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.14 Deposit Formation, 426\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.15 Factors that Affect Deposit Formation, 428\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.16 Documenting Failure, 429\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 432\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Mechanical Integrity of Process Vessels and Piping 435\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eOliver A. Onyewuenyi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Perspectives on Mechanical Integrity, Fitness for Service, and Condition Monitoring, 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 Types of Flaws and Damage Mechanisms, 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 Inspection, Characterization, and Monitoring of Flaws, 442\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 Fracture Mechanics and Fitness-for-Service Assessment, 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5 Control and Prevention of Brittle Fracture, 452\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.6 Case Histories and Examples of FFS Applications to Cracks in Process Plant Pressure Vessels, 459\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 464\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Design of Pressure Vessels and Piping 467\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaher Y. A. Younan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 Modes of Failure, 467\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.2 Basic Stress Analysis, 469\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3 Design of Pressure Vessels, 470\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4 Design of Piping Systems, 481\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 486\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Process Safety in Chemical Processes 489\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJelenka Savkovic-Stevanovic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.1 The Hazards, 490\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2 Hazard Analysis, 499\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.3 Risk Analysis, 503\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.4 Safety Ratings, 511\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.5 Development and Design of a Safe Plant, 524\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.6 Safety Process Operation, 543\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.7 Safety and Reliability Analysis, 557\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.8 Summary, 581\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 582\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION III PROCESS MEASUREMENT, CONTROL, AND MODELING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Flowmeters and Measurement 587\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGregory Livelli and Chikezie Nwaoha\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1 Flow Measurement Techniques, 587\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2 Flow-Rate Meters, 592\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.3 Common Problems of Flowmeters, 599\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.4 Flowmeter Installation and Maintenance, 601\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.5 Calibration and Certification, 606\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.6 LACT and Prover Descriptions, 607\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.7 Troubleshooting LACT and Prover Systems, 614\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.8 Troubleshooting Flowmeters, 614\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 617\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Process Control 619\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn A. Shaw\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.1 Control System Components, 619\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.2 Control System Requirements, 620\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.3 Sensor Response, 620\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.4 Control Algorithms, 624\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.5 Loop Tuning, 625\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.6 Multiloop Control, 629\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.7 Final Control Elements, 633\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.8 Process Controllers, 634\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference, 634\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 Process Modeling and Simulation 635\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMathew Chidiebere Aneke\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.1 Process Modeling, 635\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.2 Process Simulation, 636\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.3 Process Optimization, 636\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.4 Commercial Tools for Process Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization, 637\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.5 Process Modeling Case Studies, 638\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.6 Concluding Remarks, 650\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 650\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix I Methods for Measuring Process Temperature 653\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChikezie Nwaoha\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix II Airflow Troubleshooting 659\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChikezie Nwaoha\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix III MIG Shielding Gas Control and Optimization 663\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJerry Uttrachi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix IV Rupture Disk Selection 665\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChikezie Nwaoha\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix V Pressure Gauge Selection 669\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChikezie Nwaoha\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix VI Corrosion and Its Mitigation in the Oil and Gas Industries 673\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKrupavaram Nalli\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix VII Mixers 681\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJayesh Ramesh Tekchandaney\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Processing Terms 685\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGarlock Sealing Technologies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 693\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Process Plant Equipment Book is another great publication from Wiley as a reference book for final year students as well as those who will work or are working in chemical production plants and refinery…” (\u003ci\u003eAssociate Prof. Dr. Ramli Mat,\u003c\/i\u003e Deputy Dean (Academic), Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “… give[s] readers access to both fundamental information on process plant equipment and to practical ideas, best practices and experiences of highly successful engineers from around the world.” (\u003ci\u003eStainless Steel World\u003c\/i\u003e, November 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“The book is illustrated throughout with numerous black \u0026amp; white photos and diagrams and also contains case studies demonstrating how actual process plants have implemented the tools and techniques discussed in the book.  An extensive list of references enables readers to explore each individual topic in greater depth.”  (\u003ci\u003eValve World\u003c\/i\u003e, November 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael D. Holloway, AS, BA, BS, MS, CLS,\u003c\/b\u003e has over twenty-five years of industrial experience in lab synthesis, pilot scale manufacturing, product development, application engineering, sales and marketing management, and most recently as Director of Technical Development and Reliability for NCH Corporation. A graduate of Salve Regina College and the University of Massachusetts, he has served as a contributing writer for Manufacturing.net, \u003ci\u003eAssembly,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePlant Services\u003c\/i\u003e and is the author of \u003ci\u003eSpend Analysis and Specification Development Using Failure Interpretation.\u003c\/i\u003e He resides in North Texas with his wife and two children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChikezie Nwaoha, AMIMechE, MOSHAN,\u003c\/b\u003e is a petroleum engineer specializing in process engineering\/equipment operations, natural gas processing\/distribution, and pipeline integrity. He is a contributing editor to both \u003ci\u003eControl Engineering Asia\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePetroMin\u003c\/i\u003e and a downstream correspondent to \u003ci\u003ePetroleum Africa\u003c\/i\u003e. He worked with Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) in 2005 and 2007 as an industrial trainee. He is also a guest member of the Subsea Integrity Research Group, University of Aberdeen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOLIVER A. ONYEWUENYI, PE, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is President of MISOL Technology Solutions LLC. He was formerly the program manager of Deepwater Technology\/R\u0026amp;D at Shell International and led the award-winning Shell Structural Integrity Analysis Team in Houston. He is the recipient of four industry awards from ASME International and six Shell Special Recognition Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover how to optimize process plant equipment, from selection to operation to troubleshooting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom energy to pharmaceuticals to food, the world depends on processing plants to manufacture the products that enable people to survive and flourish. With this book as their guide, readers have the information and practical guidelines needed to select, operate, maintain, control, and troubleshoot process plant equipment so that it is efficient, cost-effective, and reliable throughout its lifetime. Following the authors' careful explanations and instructions, readers will find that they are better able to reduce downtime and unscheduled shutdowns, streamline operations, and maximize the service life of processing equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProcess Plant Equipment: Operation, Control, and Reliability\u003c\/i\u003e is divided into three sections:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSection One: Process Equipment Operations\u003c\/b\u003e covers such key equipment as valves, pumps, cooling towers, conveyors, and storage tanks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSection Two: Process Plant Reliability\u003c\/b\u003e sets forth a variety of tested and proven tools and methods to assess and ensure the reliability and mechanical integrity of process equipment, including failure analysis, Fitness-for-Service assessment, engineering economics for chemical processes, and process component function and performance criteria\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSection Three: Process Measurement, Control, and Modeling\u003c\/b\u003e examines flow meters, process control, and process modeling and simulation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, numerous photos and diagrams illustrate the operation and control of key process equipment. There are also case studies demonstrating how actual process plants have implemented the tools and techniques discussed in the book. At the end of each chapter, an extensive list of references enables readers to explore each individual topic in greater depth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn summary, this text offers students, process engineers, and plant managers the expertise and technical support needed to streamline and optimize the operation of process plant equipment, from its initial selection to operations to troubleshooting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989862072549,"sku":"NP9781118022641","price":184.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118022641.jpg?v=1761785713","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/process-plant-equipment-isbn-9781118022641","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}