Process Technology Systems

Focused on the technical background that underpins the responsibilities of the process operator, this book explores the basic chemical and physical principles used in the most common unit operations found in chemical plants, petrochemical plants, refineries, and related industries. Content is neither industry or product specific. Contains easy-to-read charts, graphs, and figures. Heat as a Source of Energy. Combustion and Furnaces. Steam Generation. Steam Distribution and Condensate Recovery. Refrigeration. Distillation. Water Treatment. Cooling Tower. Extraction and Settlement. Crystallization and Filtration. Chemical Reactions. Absorption. Adsorption. Evaporation and Drying. Utilities. For Process Operators in the chemical, petrochemical, refinery, and related industries.