Standard Handbook of Plant Engineering - Hardcover

Rosaler, Robert C.; Rice, James O'Neill

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0070521603 ISBN 13: 9780070521605

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, 1983

Synopsis

In the Standard Handbook of Plant Engineering, Second Edition, Robert C. Rosaler and 70 other industry experts take you on an exhaustive tour of the basic plant facility, plant operation equipment and the all-important maintenance function-giving you the hands-on skill and essential technical data you need to keep your plant running smoothly. You get complete, up-to-the-minute details on: In-plant prime power generation and cogeneration; Heating, ventilating and air conditioning; Water sources, use and disposition; Mechanical power transmission; Instrumentation and automatic control; Pollution control and waste disposal; Plant safety and sanitation; Energy conservation; Lubricants and lubrication systems.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF PLANT FACILITES – EXPANDED AND UPDATED!

Here is the best single guide to efficient, cost-effective plant engineering―from construction to internal operation, maintenance, and management of the plant facility.

With contributions from more than 70 well-known leaders in their specialties, this new edition of Standard Handbook of Plant Engineering offers you the cutting-edge information you need to keep your plant operating at peak efficiency―and profitability. You’ll find expert, detailed information on the basic plant facility, plant operation, equipment repair and replacement, and much more.

Packed with tables, formulas, charts, graphs, and checklists, the Third Edition has been updated to now include:
* In-depth coverage of the latest technological advances, particularly computer programs
* Expanded coverage of codes and standards The use of both SI and metric units

Covering virtually every aspect of modern plant engineering, this reference will prove invaluable to plant engineer at all levels, maintenance supervisors, plant operation managers, facility engineers, and owners who demand peak performance from their facility.

About the Author:

ROBERT C. ROSALER, P.E. is an engineering and management consultant with more than 40 years experience as an engineering executive in both large and small corporations. He is also editor-in-chief of HVAC SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS HANDBOOK, and HVAC MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS HANDBOOK, both published by McGraw-Hill.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Publication date: 1983
• ISBN 10: 0070521603
• ISBN 13: 9780070521605
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2