Process plant equipment operation, reliability, and control [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Michael D. Holloway, Chikezie Nwaoha, Oliver A. Onyewuenyi
| Process plant equipment operation, reliability, and control [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Michael D. Holloway, Chikezie Nwaoha, Oliver A. Onyewuenyi |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, : Wiley, c2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (725 p.) |
| Disciplina | 621.8 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
HollowayMichael D. <1963->
NwaohaChikezie <1984-> OnyewuenyiOliver A. <1952-> |
| Soggetto topico |
Boilers - Maintenance and repair
Compressors - Maintenance and repair Filters and filtration Mixing machinery - Maintenance and repair Pipelines - Maintenance and repair Pumping machinery - Maintenance and repair Storage tanks - Maintenance and repair Valves - Maintenance and repair |
| ISBN |
1-118-16254-4
1-283-64576-9 1-118-16256-0 1-118-16252-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Process Plant Equipment; 3.2.2 Suction Lift Applications; CONTENTS; Contributors; Preface; SECTION I PROCESS EQUIPMENT OPERATION; 1 Introduction; 2 Valves; 2.1 Types of Control Valves; 2.1.1 Linear-Motion Control Valves; 2.1.2 Rotary-Motion Control Valves; 2.1.3 Nonreturn Valves; 2.1.4 Relief Valves; 2.2 Control Valve Actuators; 2.2.1 Pneumatic Valve Actuators; 2.2.2 Electric Valve Actuators; 2.2.3 Hydraulic Valve Actuators; 2.3 Control Valve Sizing and Selection; 2.3.1 Selecting a Valve Type; 2.3.2 Sizing and Selection: Letting the Computer Do It All; 2.4 Common Problems of Control Valves
2.4.1 Control Valve Cavitation 2.4.2 Control Valve Leakage; 2.4.3 Control Valve Nonlinearities; 2.5 Diagnosing Control Valve Problems; 2.6 Control Valve Reliability and Selection; 2.7 Control Valve Maintenance; 2.7.1 Detecting Control Valve Stiction; 2.8 Control Valve Troubleshooting; References; 3 Pumps; 3.1 Types of Pumps; 3.1.1 Positive-Displacement Pumps; 3.1.2 Dynamic Pumps; 3.2 Pump Applications; 3.2.1 Flooded Suction Applications; 3.2.3 Staged Pumping; 3.2.4 Solids-Handling Applications; 3.3 Pump Sizing and Selection; 3.3.1 System Head Curve; 3.3.2 Pump Performance Curves 3.3.3 Actual Pump Sizing and Selection 3.3.5 Net Positive Suction Head Available; 3.4 Pump Maintenance; 3.3.4 Net Positive Suction Head; 3.4.1 Bearing Lubrication; 3.4.2 Seal Maintenance; 3.4.3 Maintaining Performance; 3.4.4 Winterizing and Long-Term Storage; 3.4.5 Cold Temperature Installations; 3.5 Pump Troubleshooting; 4 Pipes; 4.1 Types of Pipes; 4.1.1 Seamless Pipe; 4.1.2 Welded Pipe; 4.2 Pipe Selection; 4.2.1 Pipe Strength; 4.2.2 Pipe Toughness; 4.2.3 Pipe Weldability; 4.2.4 Piping Material; 4.3 Pipeline Network Design and Optimization; 4.4 Pipeline Failure; 4.4.1 Pipe External Corrosion 4.4.2 Pipe Internal Corrosion 4.4.3 Stress Corrosion Cracking; 4.5 Pipeline Inspection and Leak Detection; 4.5.1 Pipeline Inspection; 4.5.2 Pipeline Inspection Tools; 4.5.3 Pipeline Leak Detection; 4.6 Pipe Maintenance; 4.6.1 Pipeline Coatings; 4.6.2 Pipeline Repair; 4.7 Pipe Troubleshooting; References; 5 Cooling Towers; 5.1 Cooling Tower Operation; 5.1.1 Cooling Tower Psychrometrics; 5.1.2 Principles of Cooling; 5.1.3 Heat Exchange; 5.1.4 Components of Cooling Towers; 5.2 Types of Cooling Towers; 5.2.1 Natural-Draft Cooling Towers; 5.2.2 Mechanical-Draft Cooling Towers 5.3 Common Problems of Cooling Towers 5.3.1 Scale Deposits; 5.3.2 Delignification of Wood; 5.3.3 Poor Pump Performance; 5.3.4 Poor Airflow; 5.3.5 Makeup Water; 5.3.6 Clogging of Distribution Nozzles; 5.4 Measuring Cooling Tower Performance; 5.4.1 Performance Assessment; 5.5 Cooling Tower Maintenance; References; 6 Filters and Membranes; 6.1 Types of Filters; 6.1.1 Gas Filters; 6.1.2 Liquid Filters; 6.2 Mechanisms of Filtration; 6.2.1 Depth Straining; 6.2.2 Surface Straining; 6.2.3 Depth Filtration; 6.2.4 Cake Filtration; 6.3 Filter Selection; 6.3.1 Chemical Compatibility 6.3.2 Accurate Pore Size |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910141410303321 |
| Hoboken, : Wiley, c2012 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Process plant equipment operation, reliability, and control / / edited by Michael D. Holloway, Chikezie Nwaoha, Oliver A. Onyewuenyi
| Process plant equipment operation, reliability, and control / / edited by Michael D. Holloway, Chikezie Nwaoha, Oliver A. Onyewuenyi |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, : Wiley, c2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (725 p.) |
| Disciplina | 621.8 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
HollowayMichael D. <1963->
NwaohaChikezie <1984-> OnyewuenyiOliver A. <1952-> |
| Soggetto topico |
Boilers - Maintenance and repair
Compressors - Maintenance and repair Filters and filtration Mixing machinery - Maintenance and repair Pipelines - Maintenance and repair Pumping machinery - Maintenance and repair Storage tanks - Maintenance and repair Valves - Maintenance and repair |
| ISBN |
9781118162545
1118162544 9781283645768 1283645769 9781118162569 1118162560 9781118162521 1118162528 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Process Plant Equipment; 3.2.2 Suction Lift Applications; CONTENTS; Contributors; Preface; SECTION I PROCESS EQUIPMENT OPERATION; 1 Introduction; 2 Valves; 2.1 Types of Control Valves; 2.1.1 Linear-Motion Control Valves; 2.1.2 Rotary-Motion Control Valves; 2.1.3 Nonreturn Valves; 2.1.4 Relief Valves; 2.2 Control Valve Actuators; 2.2.1 Pneumatic Valve Actuators; 2.2.2 Electric Valve Actuators; 2.2.3 Hydraulic Valve Actuators; 2.3 Control Valve Sizing and Selection; 2.3.1 Selecting a Valve Type; 2.3.2 Sizing and Selection: Letting the Computer Do It All; 2.4 Common Problems of Control Valves
2.4.1 Control Valve Cavitation 2.4.2 Control Valve Leakage; 2.4.3 Control Valve Nonlinearities; 2.5 Diagnosing Control Valve Problems; 2.6 Control Valve Reliability and Selection; 2.7 Control Valve Maintenance; 2.7.1 Detecting Control Valve Stiction; 2.8 Control Valve Troubleshooting; References; 3 Pumps; 3.1 Types of Pumps; 3.1.1 Positive-Displacement Pumps; 3.1.2 Dynamic Pumps; 3.2 Pump Applications; 3.2.1 Flooded Suction Applications; 3.2.3 Staged Pumping; 3.2.4 Solids-Handling Applications; 3.3 Pump Sizing and Selection; 3.3.1 System Head Curve; 3.3.2 Pump Performance Curves 3.3.3 Actual Pump Sizing and Selection 3.3.5 Net Positive Suction Head Available; 3.4 Pump Maintenance; 3.3.4 Net Positive Suction Head; 3.4.1 Bearing Lubrication; 3.4.2 Seal Maintenance; 3.4.3 Maintaining Performance; 3.4.4 Winterizing and Long-Term Storage; 3.4.5 Cold Temperature Installations; 3.5 Pump Troubleshooting; 4 Pipes; 4.1 Types of Pipes; 4.1.1 Seamless Pipe; 4.1.2 Welded Pipe; 4.2 Pipe Selection; 4.2.1 Pipe Strength; 4.2.2 Pipe Toughness; 4.2.3 Pipe Weldability; 4.2.4 Piping Material; 4.3 Pipeline Network Design and Optimization; 4.4 Pipeline Failure; 4.4.1 Pipe External Corrosion 4.4.2 Pipe Internal Corrosion 4.4.3 Stress Corrosion Cracking; 4.5 Pipeline Inspection and Leak Detection; 4.5.1 Pipeline Inspection; 4.5.2 Pipeline Inspection Tools; 4.5.3 Pipeline Leak Detection; 4.6 Pipe Maintenance; 4.6.1 Pipeline Coatings; 4.6.2 Pipeline Repair; 4.7 Pipe Troubleshooting; References; 5 Cooling Towers; 5.1 Cooling Tower Operation; 5.1.1 Cooling Tower Psychrometrics; 5.1.2 Principles of Cooling; 5.1.3 Heat Exchange; 5.1.4 Components of Cooling Towers; 5.2 Types of Cooling Towers; 5.2.1 Natural-Draft Cooling Towers; 5.2.2 Mechanical-Draft Cooling Towers 5.3 Common Problems of Cooling Towers 5.3.1 Scale Deposits; 5.3.2 Delignification of Wood; 5.3.3 Poor Pump Performance; 5.3.4 Poor Airflow; 5.3.5 Makeup Water; 5.3.6 Clogging of Distribution Nozzles; 5.4 Measuring Cooling Tower Performance; 5.4.1 Performance Assessment; 5.5 Cooling Tower Maintenance; References; 6 Filters and Membranes; 6.1 Types of Filters; 6.1.1 Gas Filters; 6.1.2 Liquid Filters; 6.2 Mechanisms of Filtration; 6.2.1 Depth Straining; 6.2.2 Surface Straining; 6.2.3 Depth Filtration; 6.2.4 Cake Filtration; 6.3 Filter Selection; 6.3.1 Chemical Compatibility 6.3.2 Accurate Pore Size |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910811784903321 |
| Hoboken, : Wiley, c2012 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Reciprocating compressors : operation & maintenance / / Heinz P. Bloch and John J. Hoefner
| Reciprocating compressors : operation & maintenance / / Heinz P. Bloch and John J. Hoefner |
| Autore | Bloch Heinz P. <1933-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Houston, Tex., : Gulf Pub., c1996 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (433 p.) |
| Disciplina | 621.5/1 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | HoefnerJohn J |
| Soggetto topico |
Compressors
Compressors - Maintenance and repair |
| ISBN |
1-281-07788-7
9786611077884 0-08-051594-0 0-585-47080-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Reciprocating Compressors: Operation & Maintenance; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgments; Preface; Chapter 1. Reciprocating Compressors and Their Applications; Introduction; What Is a Compressor?; How Compressors Work; Methods of Compression; Types of Compressors; Compressor Definitions; Pressure; Pressure Definitions Associated with Compressors; Theory of Reciprocating Compressors; Characteristics of Reciprocating Compressors; Compressor Type Selection; Reciprocating Compressor Cylinder Arrangements; Chapter 2. Design and Materials for Reciprocating Compressor Components
Materials of Construction Non-Lubricated or Oil-Free Cylinder Construction; Piston Rod Column or Frame Loading; Disturbing or Shaking Forces; Foundations for Reciprocating Compressors; Compressor Piping and Pulsation; Design Overview of Labyrinth Piston Compressors; Chapter 3. Operation and Maintenance of Reciprocating Compressors; Lubrication of Reciprocating Compressors; Operational Problems and Maintenance of Compressor Valves; Compressor Piston Rod Packing; Compressor Control Systems; Compressor Cylinder Cooling; Non-Lubricated Compressor Maintenance; Labyrinth- Piston Compressors Chapter 4. Overhaul and Repair of Reciprocating Compressors Rule of Thumb for General Running Clearances; Compressor Alignment; Web Deflection Measurements; Compressor Cylinder Alignment; Foundation Problems and Repairs; Compressor Bearing Maintenance and Replacement; Cylinder Repair and Maintenance; Compressor Piston Maintenance; Rebuilding Compressor Pistons; Installing Pistons on Piston Rods; Setting Piston End Clearances; Inspection and Reconditioning Piston Rods; Manufacture of Compressor Piston Rods; Other Compressor Component Repairs; Compressor Part Replication Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Compressor Problems Introduction; Compressor Problems; Typical Compressor Problems; Troubleshooting Lubrication Systems; Significance of Intercooler Pressures; Interstage Pressures; Belt Drives; Motor Controls; Diagnostic Tests; Evaluating Reciprocating Compressor Condition Using Ultrasound and Vibration Patterns; Compressor Service Technician Reports; Basic Air Compressor System Evaluation; Chapter 6. Preventive Maintenance for Reciprocating Compressors; Introduction; Compressor Maintenance; Emergency Repairs Should Be Minimized Effectiveness of Preventive Maintenance Compressor Preventive Maintenance Program; Spare Parts; Vendor Selection; Personnel Training; Maintenance Contractors; Predictive Maintenance; Integrated Condition Monitoring Systems; Chapter 7. Safety in Operation and Maintenance; Basic Safety Rules; Lock-Out/Tag-Out Program; Safe Maintenance Procedures Restated; Valve Installation; Fires and Explosions; Summary; Air Piping; Bibliography; Appendix: Reciprocating Compressor Calculations; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9911006729603321 |
Bloch Heinz P. <1933->
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| Houston, Tex., : Gulf Pub., c1996 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Reciprocating compressors : operation & maintenance / Heinz P. Bloch and John J. Hoefner
| Reciprocating compressors : operation & maintenance / Heinz P. Bloch and John J. Hoefner |
| Autore | Bloch, Heinz P., 1933- |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Houston, Tex. : Gulf Professional, c1996 |
| Descrizione fisica | xii, 419 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Disciplina | 621.51 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | Hoefner, John J. |
| Soggetto topico |
Compressors
Compressors - Maintenance and repair |
| ISBN | 0884155250 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNISALENTO-991000783189707536 |
Bloch, Heinz P., 1933-
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| Houston, Tex. : Gulf Professional, c1996 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. del Salento | ||
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