Applied Process Design for Chemical and Petrochemical Plants: Volume 1: Volume 1
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Table of Contentsv
- Preface to the Third Editionviii
- Chapter 1: Process Planning, Scheduling and Flowsheet Design1
- Organizational Structure1
- Process Design Scope2
- Role of the Process Design Engineer3
- Flowsheets - Types4
- Flowsheet Presentation10
- General Arrangements Guide11
- Computer-Aided Flowsheet Design/Drafting17
- Flowsheet Symbols17
- Line Symbols and Designations17
- Materials of Construction for Lines18
- Test Pressure for Lines18
- Working Schedules29
- Information Checklists30
- Standards and Codes31
- System Design Pressures33
- Time Planning and Scheduling36
- Activity Analysis36
- Collection and Assembly of Physical Property Data37
- Estimated Equipment Calculation Man-Hours37
- Estimated Total Process Man-Hours39
- Typical Man-Hour Patterns40
- Influences42
- Assignment of Personnel43
- Plant Layout45
- Cost Estimates45
- Six-Tenths Factor47
- Yearly Cost Indices47
- Return on Investment48
- Accounting Coordination48
- References49
- Bibliography50
- Chapter 2: Fluid Flow52
- Scope52
- Basis52
- Incompressible Flow52
- Compressible Flow: Vapors and Gases54
- Pipe, Fittings, and Valves56
- Alternate Calculation Basis for Piping System Friction Head Loss: Liquids86
- Friction Drop for Compressible Natural Gas in Long Pipe Lines120
- Complex Pipe Systems Handling Natural (or Similar) Gas122
- Two-Phase Liquid and Gas Flow124
- Type of Flow for Horizontal Pipes125
- Pressure Drop in Vacuum Systems128
- Pressure Drop for Flashing Liquids134
- Nomenclature154
- Greek Symbols156
- Subscripts156
- References156
- Bibliography157
- Chapter 3: Pumping of Liquids160
- Pump Design Standardization161
- Basic Parts of a Centrifugal Pump164
- Centrifugal Pump Selection173
- Hydraulic Characteristics for Centrifugal Pumps180
- Pumping Systems and Performance197
- Centrifugal Pump Specifications209
- Sump Design for Vertical Lift212
- Rotary Pumps213
- Reciprocating Pumps215
- Nomenclature221
- Subscripts221
- Greek Symbols222
- References222
- Bibliography222
- Chapter 4: Mechanical Separations224
- Particle Size224
- Preliminary Separator Selection224
- Guide to Dust Separator228
- Guide to Liquid-Solid Particle Separators228
- Gravity Settlers228
- API-Oil Field Separators239
- Liquid/Liquid, Liquid/Solid Gravity Separations, Decanters, and Sedimentation Equipment239
- Modified Method of Happel and Jordan241
- Decanter242
- Guidelines for Successful Decanters244
- B. Impingement Separators246
- Fiber Beds/Pads Impingement Eliminators254
- Centrifugal Separators259
- Scrubbers269
- Cloth or Fabric Bag Separators or Filters270
- Electrical Precipitators280
- Nomenclature284
- Subscripts285
- Greek Symbols285
- References285
- Chapter 5: Mixing of Liquids288
- Mechanical Components289
- In-Line, Static or Motionless Mixing333
- Nomenclature339
- Subscripts340
- Greek Symbols340
- References340
- Bibliography341
- Chapter 6: Ejectors and Mechanical Vacuum Systems343
- Ejectors343
- Performance Factors353
- Types of Loads359
- Total Capacity at Ejector Suction369
- Ejector Selection Procedure374
- Barometric Condensers375
- Water Jet Ejectors378
- Steam Jet Thermocompressors378
- Ejector Control378
- Mechanical Vacuum Pumps382
- Nomenclature397
- Greek Symbols398
- Subscripts398
- References398
- Bibliography398
- Chapter 7: Process Safety and Pressure-Relieving Devices399
- Types of Positive Pressure Relieving Devices400
- Types of Valves/Relief Devices400
- Definition of Pressure-Relief Terms403
- Materials of Construction412
- General Code Requirements415
- Relief Mechanisms417
- Pressure Settings and Design Basis420
- Establishing Relieving or Set Pressures425
- Selection and Application427
- Emergency Pressure Relief: Fires and Explosions Rupture Disks450
- Rupture Disk Sizing Design and Specification455
- Emergency Vent Equipment478
- Flame Arrestors480
- Explosions482
- Confirmed Explosions482
- Flammability484
- Blast Pressures496
- Blast Scaling503
- Liquid Mist Explosions505
- Relief Sizing: Explosions of Gases and Vapors505
- Dust Explosions513
- Runaway Reactions: DIERS521
- Flares/Flare Stacks523
- Flares528
- Purging of Flare Stacks and Vessels/Piping534
- Static Electricity535
- Nomenclature537
- Subscripts539
- Greek Symbols539
- References539
- Listing of Final Reports from the Diers Research Program (Design Institute of Emergency Relief Syste541
- Bibliography542
- Selected References545
- Appendix547
- Index626
This expanded edition introduces new design methods and is packed with examples, design charts, tables, and performance diagrams to add to the practical understanding of how selected equipment can be expected to perform in the process situation. A major addition is the comprehensive chapter on process safety design considerations, ranging from new devices and components to updated venting requirements for low-pressure storage tanks to the latest NFPA methods for sizing rupture disks and bursting panels, and more.
*Completely revised and updated throughout
*The definative guide for process engineers and designers
*Covers a complete range of basic day-to-day operation topics
*Completely revised and updated throughout
*The definative guide for process engineers and designers
*Covers a complete range of basic day-to-day operation topics