Process Systems

Description

About our author

The North American Process Technology Alliance (NAPTA) is an organization of process technology (PTEC) education providers, industry experts and community stakeholders working cooperatively toward a common goal. The NAPTA is the standard-bearer of the PTEC curriculum. The NAPTA audits PTEC degree programs in North America and endorses those that meet its criteria. Eligible colleges have received the NAPTA endorsement.

Process Systems is part of the NAPTA Series for Process Technology. Developed with Industry and Education, the series supports a consistent curriculum and exit competencies for Process Technology graduates.

Process Systems, the latest addition to the series, provides an up-to-date common national standard for the Process Systems course of a Process Technology degree program. Fully aligned to the current NAPTA curriculum, the text combines complete coverage with case studies, visuals and review questions promoting your mastery.

Systems descriptions, both simple and complex, cover a wide range of major industrial systems, while safety case studies show actual safety incidents related to each system. A full-color art program includes more than 380 drawings and photos transforming abstract concepts into real-world applications.

This print textbook is available for students to rent for their classes. The Pearson print rental program provides students with affordable access to learning materials, so they come to class ready to succeed.

Hallmark features of this title

Comprehensive coverage of core concepts

• Systems descriptions, both simple and complex, cover a wide range of major industrial systems.
• Safety case studies show actual safety incidents related to each system.
• Control diagrams provide images from several simulation companies.

Learning aids

• Learning outcomes align with NAPTA core objectives, with links from chapter objectives to text page.
• Full-color art program includes more than 380 drawings and photos.
• Checking Your Knowledge questions support chapter objectives. Answers are in Appendix I.

1. Introduction to Systems
2. Water Systems
3. Wastewater Systems
4. Gas Systems
5. Electrical Power Distribution System
6. Storage and Blending Systems
7. Steam Systems
8. Combustion Systems (Waste Treatment)
9. Refrigeration Systems
10. Reactor System Fundamentals
11. Batch Reactor Systems
12. Continuous Reactor Systems
13. Furnace Systems
14. Filtration Systems
15. Adsorption Systems
16. Distillation Systems
17. Extraction Systems
18. Absorption and Stripping Systems

APPENDICES

1. Answers to Checking Your Knowledge Questions
2. Mass and Energy Balance Tables