1.

Record Nr.

UNINA990001465080403321

Autore

Puri, G.S.

Titolo

Indian forest ecology : a comprehensive survey of vegetation and its environment in the indian subcontinent / by G.S. Puri

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New Delhi, : Oxford Book & Stationery CO., 1960

Descrizione fisica

2 v. (XIII, 318 p. ; XX p., P. 319-710) : ill. ; 25 cm

Disciplina

577.34

Locazione

SC1

Collocazione

BSF-577.34-PUR-1-1

BSF-577.34-PUR-1-2

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

With foreword by W.H. Pearsall. Preface by Harry G. Champion. Voll. 1 e 2



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911020140703321

Autore

Moran Marty

Titolo

Plant Optimization in the Process Industries : Incorporating Equipment/Assets in the Decision-Making Process

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2024

©2025

ISBN

9781119707790

111970779X

9781119707776

1119707773

9781119707714

1119707714

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (348 pages)

Soggetti

Plant engineering

Robust optimization

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication Page -- Contents -- Foreword by Ron Lambert -- About the Author -- Acknowledgments -- Disclaimer -- Chapter 1 Optimizing a Process Plant --   1.1 High-Level Business Goals --   1.2 Profit --     1.2.1 Revenue --     1.2.2 Costs --   1.3 Each Plant Is Unique --   1.4 Plant Optimization Nirvana --   1.5 Process/Asset Views of the Business Need Alignment --   1.6 Optimization Technologies on the Process Side of the Business --   1.7 Optimization Technologies on the Asset Side of the Business --     1.7.1 Turnaround Considerations --     1.7.2 Improvement Project Selection – Determining Optimal Process Unit Availability Target --     1.7.3 Task Optimization --     1.7.4 Spares Optimization --     1.7.5 Maintenance Plan Options Optimization --     1.7.6 Asset(s) Design Optimization --     1.7.7 Storage Tankage Determination/Optimization --     1.7.8 Feed Quality and Process Condition Considerations --   1.8 Conclusion --   1.9 Future Chapters --     1.9.1 Reliability Programs – Past and Future



Sommario/riassunto

This book, 'Plant Optimization in the Process Industries', explores the integration of equipment and technology in decision-making processes within industrial plants. It delves into optimization technologies both on the process and asset sides of the business, focusing on improving plant performance and efficiency. The author discusses high-level business goals, cost management, and the uniqueness of each plant, providing insights into optimal asset management and methodologies for project improvement. Techniques such as Monte Carlo simulation and optimization models are presented as tools for enhancing reliability and performance. Aimed at professionals in the process industries, the book serves as a guide to achieving 'Optimization Nirvana' by aligning business needs with technological solutions.