Process Plant Design

Process Plant Design is a practical guide to process plant design for students of chemical engineering and practicing chemical engineers. It covers general background, infrastructure, reliability, maintainability, availability, process control schemes, preliminary piping and instrumentation diagrams, material of construction, mechanical design, layout, and worked examples. It is a valuable resource for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as practicing chemical engineers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 560 pages
Publication date: 12 December 2023
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

An in-depth practical guide to process plant design, tailored specifically for students of chemical engineering and seasoned chemical engineers alike.

Process Plant Design offers a comprehensive introduction to the field, catering to undergraduate and postgraduate students of chemical engineering and practicing chemical engineers.

The book begins by providing a foundational understanding of chemical process projects, delving into the essential infrastructure required to support the operation of process plants. It addresses crucial reliability, maintainability, and availability issues, emphasizing their significance for process safety, cost-effective operations, environmental sustainability, and the attainment of production targets.

A practical approach is presented for the systematic synthesis of process control schemes, a topic that often receives limited attention, particularly when considering comprehensive process control systems. The development of preliminary piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) is covered in detail, recognizing these as pivotal documents in process engineering.

Furthermore, the book offers guidance on selecting materials of construction, as they significantly impact factors such as corrosion resistance, mechanical design, and equipment capital costs. While the final mechanical design of vessels and equipment is typically handled by specialized mechanical engineers, process designers must possess a fundamental understanding of mechanical design for various reasons.

Lastly, Process Plant Design explores layout, a critical aspect that influences safety, environmental impact, and capital and operating costs. The book incorporates worked examples throughout to enhance reader comprehension and practical application of the concepts discussed.

In summary, Process Plant Design serves as a valuable resource for students and professionals seeking to excel in the field of process plant design, offering a comprehensive and practical approach to this complex domain.

Weight: 1389g
Dimension: 279 x 216 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119689911