A Working Guide to Process Equipment, Fourth Edition by Norman P. Lieberman is the definitive resource for technicians and professionals across various industries dealing with chemical and petroleum refining processes. Updated and expanded from its previous edition, this guide delves into the latest methods for troubleshooting and maintaining process equipment. The book features nine new chapters that cover:
- Tray design details
- Shell-and-tube heat exchanger design specifics
- Relief valve system design considerations
- Vapor lock and exchanger flooding issues in steam systems
- Steam generation operations and design principles
- The intricacies of wastewater strippers
- An exploration of thermodynamics and its application to process equipment
- Strategies for reducing seal and bearing failures in centrifugal pumps
- Hand calculation techniques for distillation towers
With these comprehensive updates, the book provides essential knowledge for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and correcting problems with chemical and petroleum refining process equipment. Ideal for students, practitioners, and industry experts alike.