Chemical Plant Operating Manual is a guide for all the engineers who is involved in successfully operating the chemical plant. It is a responsibility of a process engineer working in Process Design field to bring out the better manual which helps the operating team in start up, shutdown, troubleshooting and optimization of chemical plant. Here is guidance for preparing a better …[Read more...]
Still Going Wrong – Trevor Kletz – Book Review
Gulf Professional Publishing released the book by Trevor Kletz called Still Going Wrong. The book deals with the Case histories of process plant disasters and how they could have been avoided. About Trevor Kletz: Trevor Kletz (1922-2013) is the author of Still Going Wrong. He was also the author of the book what went wrong? Kletz is a graduate in Chemistry. He joined ICI as a …[Read more...]
Reciprocating Compressor Trips and Safety Aspects
Chemical Process Industries widely employs reciprocating compressor in Various applications and hence it is important to have a better trip and safety system to protect the men and machinery in case of any abnormality. Let us see them in this article in detail. Reciprocating compressor Trips High Suction Temperature Due to cooling water failure to inter coolers, valve …[Read more...]
Minimum Thermal Flow in Centrifugal Pumps
What is Minimum Thermal Flow in Centrifugal Pumps? Minimum Thermal Flow in Centrifugal Pump is defined as, “The lowest flow at which the pump can operate without its operation being impaired by the temperature rise o f the pumped liquid” The temperature of the liquid in the pump casing is to be kept below the saturation temperature of the liquid. The overheating of the …[Read more...]
Cooling Tower Components
The major cooling tower components include Cold Water Basin, Cooling Tower Structure, Fills, Drift eliminators, Cooling Tower Fans, Water Distribution Piping’s, Fan Deck & Fan cylinder, Cooling Tower Louvers, Gearbox, Driveshafts & Mechanical Equipment Support, Valves, Nozzles and Electrical & Instrumentation systems. Let us see them in detail. Fills: Cooling …[Read more...]