Table Of ContentPreface1. Process Technology Today 2. Safety I Process hazards3. Safety II The Permit System4. Quality as a Competitive Tool 5. Process Economics 6. Communication 7. Process Physics 8. Process Samples9. Significance of Common Laboratory Tests10. Routine Technician Duties11. Maintenance Duties I 12. Maintenance Duties II 13. Material Handling I Bulk Liquids14. Material Handling II Bulk Solids15. Material Handling III Oil Movement and Storage16. Process Unit Shutdown 17. Process Unit Turnaround18. Process Unit Startup19. Abnormal Situations 20. Process Troubleshooting Glossary
SynopsisAddressing modern-day process plant operations in an easy-to-understand format, this book reveals the important role technicians play in the function of a business unit. Operator responsibilities and functions are thoroughly examined, from recognizing opportunities that will improve process operations to detecting and removing threats to steady-state operation. Business fundamentals and the importance of quality are systematically explored, as well as the chemistry and physics of process operations. Maintenance duties, material handling, and process troubleshooting techniques round out the comprehensive coverage.