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Process plant equipment operation, reliability, and control / edited by Michael D. Holloway, Chikezie Nwaoha, Oliver A. Onyewuenyi

Contributor(s): Resource type: Ressourcentyp: Buch (Online)Book (Online)Language: English Publisher: New York : John Wiley & Sons, 2012Edition: Online-AusgDescription: Online-Ressource (1 online resource (xxv, 697 p.)) : illISBN:
  • 9781283645768
  • 1283645769
  • 9781118022641
  • 9781118162521
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: 9781118022641 | 1283644932 | Erscheint auch als: Process plant equipment. Druck-Ausgabe. 1. ed. Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2012. XXV, 697 S.DDC classification:
  • 621.8
LOC classification:
  • TJ900
  • TJ900 .P725 2012
Online resources:
Contents:
Cover; Copyright; Dedication; Title Page; Contributors; Preface; Section I: Process Equipment Operation; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Valves; 2.1 Types of Control Valves; 2.2 Control Valve Actuators; 2.3 Control Valve Sizing and Selection; 2.4 Common Problems of Control Valves; 2.5 Diagnosing Control Valve Problems; 2.6 Control Valve Reliability and Selection; 2.7 Control Valve Maintenance; 2.8 Control Valve Troubleshooting; Chapter 3: Pumps; 3.1 Types of Pumps; 3.2 Pump Applications; 3.3 Pump Sizing and Selection; 3.4 Pump Maintenance; 3.5 Pump Troubleshooting; Chapter 4: Pipes
4.1 Types of Pipes4.2 Pipe Selection; 4.3 Pipeline Network Design and Optimization; 4.4 Pipeline Failure; 4.5 Pipeline Inspection and Leak Detection; 4.6 Pipe Maintenance; 4.7 Pipe Troubleshooting; Chapter 5: Cooling Towers; 5.1 Cooling Tower Operation; 5.2 Types of Cooling Towers; 5.3 Common Problems of Cooling Towers; 5.4 Measuring Cooling Tower Performance; 5.5 Cooling Tower Maintenance; Chapter 6: Filters and Membranes; 6.1 Types of Filters; 6.2 Mechanisms of Filtration; 6.3 Filter Selection; 6.4 Particle-Size Measurement Techniques; 6.5 Filter Location; 6.6 Membrane Filtration
6.7 Filter MaintenanceChapter 7: Sealing Devices; 7.1 Gaskets; 7.2 Compression Packings; 7.3 Mechanical Seals; 7.4 Expansion Joints; 7.5 General Sealing Device Selection; Chapter 8: Steam Traps; 8.1 Steam Trap Operation; 8.2 Types of Steam Traps; 8.3 Steam Trap Installation; 8.4 Steam Trap Checking; 8.5 Common Problems of Steam Traps; 8.6 Steam Trap Selection; 8.7 Steam Trap Applications; 8.8 Steam Trap Sizing; 8.9 Steam Trap Maintenance; Chapter 9: Process Compressors; 9.1 Types of Compressors; 9.2 Continuous Compression Compressors; 9.3 Intermittent Compression Compressors
9.4 Centrifugal Compressors9.5 Reciprocating Piston Compressors; 9.6 Compressor Troubleshooting; Chapter 10: Conveyors; 10.1 Industrial Use of Conveyors; 10.2 Types of Conveyors; 10.3 Conveyor Selection; 10.4 Conveyor Safety; 10.5 Conveyor Maintenance; 10.6 Summary; Chapter 11: Storage Tanks; 11.1 Types of Storage Tanks; 11.2 Storage Tank Classification; 11.3 Construction Materials; 11.4 Common Problems of Storage Tanks; 11.5 Storage Tank Maintenance; 11.6 Tank Appurtenances; 11.7 Storage Tank Maintenance; Chapter 12: Mixers; 12.1 Mixing Concepts: Theory and Practice; 12.2 Fluid Mixing
12.3 Solid Blending12.4 Mixing High-Viscosity Materials and Pastes; 12.5 Mechanical Components in Mixing Equipment; Chapter 13: Boilers; 13.1 Types of Boilers; 13.2 Boiler Accessories; 13.3 Boiler Selection; 13.4 Common Problems of Boilers; 13.5 Boiler Failure Analysis and Welding Defects; 13.6 Boiler Maintenance; 13.7 Boiler Troubleshooting; 13.8 Boiler Chemicals; 13.9 Boiler Efficiency and Combustion; Section II: Process Plant Reliability; Chapter 14: Engineering economics for chemical processes; 14.1 Time Value of Money; 14.2 Cash Flow Analysis; 14.3 Profitability Analysis
14.4 Cost Estimation and Project Evaluation
Summary: Discover how to optimize process plant equipment, from selection to operation to troubleshooting From 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 bettePPN: PPN: 809924625Package identifier: Produktsigel: ZDB-26-MYL | ZDB-38-EBR | ZDB-30-PAD | ZDB-30-PQE
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