{"product_id":"process-engineering-for-a-small-planet-how-to-reuse-re-purpose-and-retrofit-existing-process-equipment-hardback-9780470587942","title":"Process Engineering for a Small Planet; How to Reuse, Re-Purpose, and Retrofit Existing Process Equipment (Hardback) 9780470587942","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eProcess Engineering for a Small Planet\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eHow to Reuse, Re-Purpose, and Retrofit Existing Process Equipment\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eNorman P. Lieberman (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470587942, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 3 September 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 15.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.567 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMethods for more planet-friendly process engineering\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur earth is just one big, complex Process Facility with limited air, water, and mineral resources. It responds to a number of process variables—among them, humanity and the environmental effects of our carbon consumption. What can professionals in the Hydrocarbon Process Industry do to retard environmental degradation? Rather than looking to exotic technology for solutions, Process Engineering for a Small Planet details ready-at-hand methods that the process engineer can employ to help combat the environmental crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing from the author's professional experience working with petroleum refineries petroleum refineries, petrochemical plants, and natural gas wells, this handbook explains how to operate and retrofit process facilities to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReuse existing process equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSave energy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReduce greenhouse gas emissions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpand plant capacity without installing new equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReduce corrosion and equipment failures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovering topics from expanding fractionator and compressor capacity and vacuum tower heater expansion to minimizing process water consumption and increasing centrifugal pump capacity, \u003ci\u003eProcess Engineering for a Small Planet\u003c\/i\u003e offers big ideas for saving our small planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction: Turning of the Tide 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Expanding Fractionator and Compressor Capacity 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReuse of Existing Fractionator\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Tray Deck Panels\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlternates to New Compressor\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Compressor Rotor Clean\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating Liquid Injection Rates to Compressor\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Vacuum Tower Heater Expansion 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Entrainment Velocity Limitations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Missing Tray Deck Manways\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Heater Draft Limitation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Improving Ejector Performance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Velocity Steam in Heater Passes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Natural-Draft-Fired Heaters 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Control Excess Air\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e O\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e and Combustible Analyzers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Improving Air–Fuel Mixing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Convective Section Air Leaks\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Air Preheater Leaks\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Indirect Air Preheat\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Crude Pre-Flash Towers 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Pre-Flash Tower Flooding\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Energy Saving with Pre-Flash Towers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Capacity Benefits\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Pre-Flash Tower External Reflux\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Amine Regeneration and Sulfur Recovery 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Amine Capacity Expansion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Sulfur Plant Capacity Expansion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Rich Amine Flash Drum Design\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Cascaded Seal Legs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Sulfur Recovery from Sour Water Stripper Off-Gas\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Acid Gas of High CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e Content\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Sulfur Plant Oxygen Enrichment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Treating and Drying Hydrocarbons 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Jet Fuel Treating\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Salt Dryer Operation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Water-Washing Sodium Naphthanates from Jet Fuel\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Pipe Distributor Design\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Treating Sour Naphtha\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Converting Mercaptans to Disulfides\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Minimizing Process Water Consumption 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Two-Stage Wastewater Stripper\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Steam Condensate Recovery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Condensate Drum Balance Line Location\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Water Hammer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Measuring Condensate Recovery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Cooling Tower Cycles of Concentration\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Incremental Expansion Design Concept: Reprocessing Waste Lube Oil 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Reprocessing Waste Lube Oil\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Vacuum Tower Design\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Wash Oil Grid Coking\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Vapor Horn Design in Vacuum Towers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Stripping Tray Efficiency\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Precondenser Fouling\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Pump NPSH Limit in Vacuum Service\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Exchanger Fouling in Waste Oil Service\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Transfer-Line Sonic Velocity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Improving Fractionation Efficiency in Complex Fractionators 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Pre-Flash Tower Concept\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Intermediate Reflux\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Stripping Tray Efficiency\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Maximizing Diesel Recovery from Crude\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Picket Weirs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Adjusting Pump-arounds\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Pressure Optimization\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Increasing Centrifugal Pump Capacity and Efficiency 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Hydraulic Limitations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Worn Impeller-to-Case Clearances\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Impeller Wear Ring\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Upgrading Impeller Size\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Marginal Cavitation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Viscosity Effects on Efficiency\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e NPSH Limited Condition\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11. Eliminating Process Control Valves Using Variable-Speed Drivers 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Frequency Control of Motors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Eliminating Control Valves on Pump Discharge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Direct Speed Control of Steam Turbine\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Variable-Speed Compressors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Spill-backs Waste Energy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Calculating Incentive for Variable-Speed Drivers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Floating Tower Pressure Control\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12. Expanding Refrigeration Capacity 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Centrifugal Compressor Head vs. Flow Curve\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Calculating Compression Work\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Horsepower vs. Suction Pressure Limited\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Effect of Increasing Suction Pressure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Reducing Refrigerant Condenser Fouling\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Effect of Noncondensibles\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Condensate Backup in Condenser\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13. Oversizing Equipment Pitfalls 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Amine H\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e S Scrubber\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Optimizing Number of Trays in Absorbers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Consequences of Overdesign\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Use of Demister in Knockout Drum\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Low Demister Velocity Promotes Mist Entrainment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14. Optimizing Use of Steam Pressure to Minimize Consumption of Energy 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Preserving the Potential of Steam to Do Work\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Power Recovery from Steam to a Reboiler\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Use of the Mollier Diagram\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Cogeneration Plants\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Extracting Work from Reboiler Steam Using\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Existing Equipment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Understanding Thermodynamics of Flowing Steam\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Steam Turbine Efficiency Checklist\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15. Expanding Compressor Capacity and Efficiency 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Reciprocating Compressors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Pulsation Dampener Plates\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Adjustable Head-End Unloaders\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Natural Gas Engines\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Axial Compressor\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Rotor Fouling of Axial Air Compressor\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Centrifugal Compressors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Cleaning Centrifugal Compressor Rotor\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16. Vapor–Liquid Separator Entrainment Problems 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Effect of Foam on Indicated Liquid Levels\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Hydrogen-Heavy Gas Oil Separtors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Foam Induced Carry-Over\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Enhancing De-Entrainment Rates\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Vapor Distribution Aids De-Entrainment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17. Retrofitting Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers for Greater Efficiency 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Running Slops Without Fouling\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Floating Suction in Charge Tanks\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Exchanger Online Spalling\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Effect of Feed Interruptions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Tube Velocity and Surface Roughness\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Shell-Side Seal Strips\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Cooling High-Viscosity Fluids\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Expanding Water Cooler Capacity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Hydrocarbon Losses to Cooling Towers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18. Reducing Sulfur and Hydrocarbon Emissions 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Sulfur Plant Waste Heat Boiler Modifications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Hydrocarbon Leaks in Seawater Cooling Systems\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Incinerator Back-Fire in Sulfur Plant Main\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Reaction Furnace\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Loss of Draft Due to Air Leaks\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Global Emissions in Perspective\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19. Hydrocarbon Leaks to the Environment 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Measuring Leaks Through Valves\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Fixing Leaking Valves On-Stream\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Detecting Leaking Relief Valves\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e On-Stream Repair of Leaking Relief Valves\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Measuring Flows in Flare Lines\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Leaks into Cooling Water\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Air Cooler Leaks\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Valve Stem Packing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Leaking Pump Mechanical Seal and Improper Use of Seal Flush\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Fixing Weld Leaks On-Stream\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20. Composition-Induced Flooding in Packed Towers: FCU Fractionator Expansion 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Fluid Cracking Unit Fractionator Expansion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Flooding of Slurry Oil P\/A Sections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e FCU Fractionator Vapor Line Quench\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Multipump Piping Stress Analysis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Perception vs. Reality in Process Design\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21. Maintenance for Longer Run Lengths 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Sulfuric Acid Regeneration\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Importance of Reactor Insulation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e On-Stream Piping Repairs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Preserving Pump Mechanical Seals\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Concept of Avoiding Unit Shutdowns\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22. Instrument Malfunctions 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Control Valve Loss Due to Instrument Air Pressure Signal\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Stuck Flow Control Valve Stem\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Mislocated Liquid-Level Tap\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Reducing Load to Vacuum System by Correcting False Level Indication\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e23. Summary Checklist for Reuse of Process Equipment 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Fired Heaters\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Heat Exchangers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Fin-Fan Air Coolers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Distillation Tower Trays\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Vapor–Liquid Separators\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Centrifugal Pumps\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Fixed-Bed Reactors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Electric Motors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Gas and Steam Turbines\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Reciprocating and Centrifugal Compressors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Air Blowers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Water–Hydrocarbon Separators\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Overcoming Utility System Limits\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e24. Water–Hydrocarbon Separation: Corrosive Effects of Water 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Water–Oil Separators\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Corrosive Elements from Cracking Plants\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Water Traps in Strippers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Current CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e Levels\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Environmental Overview\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Appendix: Solar Power Potential 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Index 259 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Industrial chemistry \u0026amp; manufacturing technologies [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Industrial chemistry \u0026amp; manufacturing technologies\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Industrial%20chemistry%20\u0026amp;%20manufacturing%20technologies%20%5BTD%5D%22\"\u003eTD\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52276367360280,"sku":"9780470587942","price":76.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470587942.jpg?v=1781367769","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/process-engineering-for-a-small-planet-how-to-reuse-re-purpose-and-retrofit-existing-process-equipment-hardback-9780470587942","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}