Produktbild: Process Plant Equipment

Process Plant Equipment Operation, Control, and Reliability

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Gebundene Ausgabe

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02.10.2012

Herausgeber

Michael D. Holloway + weitere

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John Wiley & Sons

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736

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28.7/21.7/4.5 cm

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1841 g

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Englisch

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978-1-118-02264-1

Beschreibung

Produktdetails

Einband

Gebundene Ausgabe

Erscheinungsdatum

02.10.2012

Herausgeber

Verlag

John Wiley & Sons

Seitenzahl

736

Maße (L/B/H)

28.7/21.7/4.5 cm

Gewicht

1841 g

Auflage

1. Auflage

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-1-118-02264-1

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Libri GmbH
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  • Produktbild: Process Plant Equipment
  • Contributors xxiii

    Preface xxiv

    SECTION I PROCESS EQUIPMENT OPERATION

    1 Introduction 3
    Michael D. Holloway

    2 Valves 9
    Ali Ahammad Shoukat Choudhury, Chikezie Nwaoha, and Sharad Vishwasrao

    2.1 Types of Control Valves, 10

    2.2 Control Valve Actuators, 12

    2.3 Control Valve Sizing and Selection, 13

    2.4 Common Problems of Control Valves, 15

    2.5 Diagnosing Control Valve Problems, 19

    2.6 Control Valve Reliability and Selection, 20

    2.7 Control Valve Maintenance, 22

    2.8 Control Valve Troubleshooting, 24

    References, 24

    3 Pumps 27
    Craig Redmond

    3.1 Types of Pumps, 28

    3.2 Pump Applications, 34

    3.3 Pump Sizing and Selection, 37

    3.4 Pump Maintenance, 40

    3.5 Pump Troubleshooting, 44

    4 Pipes 45
    Shaohui Jia

    4.1 Types of Pipes, 45

    4.2 Pipe Selection, 46

    4.3 Pipeline Network Design and Optimization, 48

    4.4 Pipeline Failure, 50

    4.5 Pipeline Inspection and Leak Detection, 54

    4.6 Pipe Maintenance, 58

    4.7 Pipe Troubleshooting, 60

    References, 61

    5 Cooling Towers 63
    Zaki Yamani Zakaria and Chikezie Nwaoha

    5.1 Cooling Tower Operation, 63

    5.2 Types of Cooling Towers, 69

    5.3 Common Problems of Cooling Towers, 74

    5.4 Measuring Cooling Tower Performance, 75

    5.5 Cooling Tower Maintenance, 77

    References, 79

    6 Filters and Membranes 81
    Flora Tong and Chikezie Nwaoha

    6.1 Types of Filters, 81

    6.2 Mechanisms of Filtration, 87

    6.3 Filter Selection, 87

    6.4 Particle-Size Measurement Techniques, 88

    6.5 Filter Location, 89

    6.6 Membrane Filtration, 89

    6.7 Filter Maintenance, 103

    References, 104

    7 Sealing Devices 107
    Matt Tones and Jim Drago

    7.1 Gaskets, 107

    7.2 Compression Packings, 125

    7.3 Mechanical Seals, 131

    7.4 Expansion Joints, 147

    7.5 General Sealing Device Selection, 157

    References, 161

    8 Steam Traps 163
    Jacob E. Uche and Chikezie Nwaoha

    8.1 Steam Trap Operation, 163

    8.2 Types of Steam Traps, 164

    8.3 Steam Trap Installation, 172

    8.4 Steam Trap Checking, 172

    8.5 Common Problems of Steam Traps, 175

    8.6 Steam Trap Selection, 176

    8.7 Steam Trap Applications, 178

    8.8 Steam Trap Sizing, 178

    8.9 Steam Trap Maintenance, 181

    References, 181

    9 Process Compressors 183
    N. Sitaram and Chikezie Nwaoha

    9.1 Types of Compressors, 183

    9.2 Continuous Compression Compressors, 184

    9.3 Intermittent Compression Compressors, 186

    9.4 Centrifugal Compressors, 189

    9.5 Reciprocating Piston Compressors, 202

    9.6 Compressor Troubleshooting, 209

    References, 210

    Further Reading, 211

    10 Conveyors 213
    Okenna Obi-Njoku

    10.1 Industrial Use of Conveyors, 213

    10.2 Types of Conveyors, 214

    10.3 Conveyor Selection, 221

    10.4 Conveyor Safety, 221

    10.5 Conveyor Maintenance, 222

    10.6 Summary, 222

    References, 223

    11 Storage Tanks 225
    Marcello Ferrara and Chikezie Nwaoha

    11.1 Types of Storage Tanks, 225

    11.2 Storage Tank Classification, 227

    11.3 Construction Materials, 227

    11.4 Common Problems of Storage Tanks, 229

    11.5 Storage Tank Maintenance, 233

    11.6 Tank Appurtenances, 241

    11.7 Storage Tank Maintenance, 243

    References, 244

    12 Mixers 245
    Jayesh Ramesh Tekchandaney

    12.1 Mixing Concepts: Theory and Practice, 246

    12.2 Fluid Mixing, 248

    12.3 Solid Blending, 264

    12.4 Mixing High-Viscosity Materials and Pastes, 274

    12.5 Mechanical Components in Mixing Equipment, 284

    References, 295

    13 Boilers 297
    Celestine C. G. Nwankwo

    13.1 Types of Boilers, 298

    13.2 Boiler Accessories, 303

    13.3 Boiler Selection, 305

    13.4 Common Problems of Boilers, 306

    13.5 Boiler Failure Analysis and Welding Defects, 308

    13.6 Boiler Maintenance, 313

    13.7 Boiler Troubleshooting, 319

    13.8 Boiler Chemicals, 321

    13.9 Boiler Efficiency and Combustion, 325

    References, 327

    Further Reading, 328

    SECTION II PROCESS PLANT RELIABILITY

    14 Engineering Economics for Chemical Processes 331
    Alberto R. Betancourt-Torcat, L. A. Ricardez-Sandoval, and Ali Elkamel

    14.1 Time Value of Money, 331

    14.2 Cash Flow Analysis, 333

    14.3 Profitability Analysis, 336

    14.4 Cost Estimation and Project Evaluation, 340

    References, 353

    15 Process Component Function and Performance Criteria 355
    Robert Free

    15.1 Material Classification, 355

    15.2 General Physical Quantities and Considerations, 356

    15.3 Material Transfer and Conveyance Equipment, 366

    15.4 Conveyors, 367

    15.5 Pumps, 394

    15.6 Valves, 400

    15.7 Pipes, 405

    15.8 Conclusions, 410

    References, 410

    Corporation Web Sites, 411

    16 Failure Analysis and Interpretation of Components 413
    Michael D. Holloway

    16.1 Assessing the Situation, 413

    16.2 Failure Defined, 414

    16.3 Taking Advantage of Failure, 415

    16.4 Sources of Failure, 416

    16.5 Failure of Materials and of Machines, 416

    16.6 Types of Forces, 417

    16.7 Strength, 418

    16.8 Creep (Deformation), 419

    16.9 Fatigue (Material), 420

    16.10 Wear, 422

    16.11 Property Changes, 423

    16.12 Temperature, 423

    16.13 Oxidation: Molecular Transitions and Chemical Influences, 425

    16.14 Deposit Formation, 426

    16.15 Factors that Affect Deposit Formation, 428

    16.16 Documenting Failure, 429

    References, 432

    17 Mechanical Integrity of Process Vessels and Piping 435
    Oliver A. Onyewuenyi

    17.1 Perspectives on Mechanical Integrity, Fitness for Service, and Condition Monitoring, 437

    17.2 Types of Flaws and Damage Mechanisms, 439

    17.3 Inspection, Characterization, and Monitoring of Flaws, 442

    17.4 Fracture Mechanics and Fitness-for-Service Assessment, 443

    17.5 Control and Prevention of Brittle Fracture, 452

    17.6 Case Histories and Examples of FFS Applications to Cracks in Process Plant Pressure Vessels, 459

    References, 464

    18 Design of Pressure Vessels and Piping 467
    Maher Y. A. Younan

    18.1 Modes of Failure, 467

    18.2 Basic Stress Analysis, 469

    18.3 Design of Pressure Vessels, 470

    18.4 Design of Piping Systems, 481

    References, 486

    19 Process Safety in Chemical Processes 489
    Jelenka Savkovic-Stevanovic

    19.1 The Hazards, 490

    19.2 Hazard Analysis, 499

    19.3 Risk Analysis, 503

    19.4 Safety Ratings, 511

    19.5 Development and Design of a Safe Plant, 524

    19.6 Safety Process Operation, 543

    19.7 Safety and Reliability Analysis, 557

    19.8 Summary, 581

    References, 582

    SECTION III PROCESS MEASUREMENT, CONTROL, AND MODELING

    20 Flowmeters and Measurement 587
    Gregory Livelli and Chikezie Nwaoha

    20.1 Flow Measurement Techniques, 587

    20.2 Flow-Rate Meters, 592

    20.3 Common Problems of Flowmeters, 599

    20.4 Flowmeter Installation and Maintenance, 601

    20.5 Calibration and Certification, 606

    20.6 LACT and Prover Descriptions, 607

    20.7 Troubleshooting LACT and Prover Systems, 614

    20.8 Troubleshooting Flowmeters, 614

    References, 617

    21 Process Control 619
    John A. Shaw

    21.1 Control System Components, 619

    21.2 Control System Requirements, 620

    21.3 Sensor Response, 620

    21.4 Control Algorithms, 624

    21.5 Loop Tuning, 625

    21.6 Multiloop Control, 629

    21.7 Final Control Elements, 633

    21.8 Process Controllers, 634

    Reference, 634

    22 Process Modeling and Simulation 635
    Mathew Chidiebere Aneke

    22.1 Process Modeling, 635

    22.2 Process Simulation, 636

    22.3 Process Optimization, 636

    22.4 Commercial Tools for Process Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization, 637

    22.5 Process Modeling Case Studies, 638

    22.6 Concluding Remarks, 650

    References, 650

    Appendix I Methods for Measuring Process Temperature 653
    Chikezie Nwaoha

    Appendix II Airflow Troubleshooting 659
    Chikezie Nwaoha

    Appendix III MIG Shielding Gas Control and Optimization 663
    Jerry Uttrachi

    Appendix IV Rupture Disk Selection 665
    Chikezie Nwaoha

    Appendix V Pressure Gauge Selection 669
    Chikezie Nwaoha

    Appendix VI Corrosion and Its Mitigation in the Oil and Gas Industries 673
    Krupavaram Nalli

    Appendix VII Mixers 681
    Jayesh Ramesh Tekchandaney

    Glossary of Processing Terms 685

    Garlock Sealing Technologies

    Index 693