| Addressing modern-day process plant operations in an easy-to-understand format, this book reveals the important role technicians play in the function of a business unit. Operator responsibilities and functions are thoroughly examined, from recognizing opportunities that will improve process operations to detecting and removing threats to steady-state operation. Business fundamentals and the importance of quality are systematically explored, as well as the chemistry and physics of process operations. Maintenance duties, material handling, and process troubleshooting techniques round out the comprehensive coverage. |
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| Binding: Softcover |
| Specs: 384 pages | 2 Lbs |
| ISBN: 1418028630 |
| ISBN-13: 9781418028633 |
| Edition: 1 |
| Publisher: Delmar Publishers | Publish Date 06/06 | Copyright 2007 |
Table Of Contents:
1. Process technology today
2. Safety I : process hazards
3. Safety II : the permit system
4. Quality as a competitive tool
5. Process economics
6. Communication
7. Process physics
8. Process samples
9. The significance of common analytical tests
10. Routine unit duties
11. Maintenance duties : I
12. Maintenance duties : II
13. Material handling I : bulk liquids
14. Material handling II : bulk solids
15. Material handling III : oil movement and storage
16. Process unit shutdown
17. Process unit turnaround
18. Process unit startup
19. Abnormal situations
20. Process troubleshooting |
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