Heat Exchanger Equipment Field Manual
Common Operating Problems and Practical Solutions

Recognize and overcome common operation and process problems that will save time and money while increasing production in the field

Maurice Stewart (Author), Oran T. Lewis (Author)

9780123970169

Paperback, published 23 July 2012

488 pages
18.9 x 12.4 x 3 cm, 0.53 kg

"Focusing on the various types of heat transfer equipment used in the upstream and downstream oil and gas value chain, Stewart and Lewis present advice on maintenance and optimization and diagnosing and repairing operational problems. They cover heat transfer theory; heat exchanger configurations; inspecting, maintaining, and repairing tubular heat exchangers; and repairing, altering, and re-rating. Though the book is indeed small enough to carry in the field, the information could also be useful in the shop. Gulf Professional is an imprint of Elsevier." --Reference and Research News, October 2012

From upstream to downstream, heat exchangers are utilized in every stage of the petroleum value stream. An integral piece of equipment, heat exchangers are among the most confusing and problematic pieces of equipment in petroleum processing operations. This is especially true for engineers just entering the field or seasoned engineers that must keep up with the latest methods for in-shop and in-service inspection, repair, alteration and re-rating of equipment. The objective of this book is to provide engineers with sufficient information to make better logical choices in designing and operating the system. Heat Exchanger Equipment Field Manual provides an indispensable means for the determination of possible failures and for the recognition of the optimization potential of the respective heat exchanger.

Heat Exchanger Field ManualPart One: Heat Transfer EquipmentTypical Process Heating and Cooling ApplicationsBasic Heat Transfer TheoryPart Two: ConfigurationsHeat Exchanger ConfigurationsFain-Fan Air CoolersEquipment Selection and SizingPart Three: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Operating ProblemsTypical Control Schemes

Subject Areas: Heat transfer processes [THN], Petroleum technology [THFP], Fossil fuel technologies [THF], Thermochemistry & chemical thermodynamics [PNRW]