Introduction to Process Technology

A 29 chapter textbook intended for use in high schools, community colleges, technical colleges, and universities which offer introductory process technology courses.

Introduction to Process Technology provides the learner an overview of process technology.  This text includes a variety of topics including, an overview of various process industries (oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, pulp and paper, water and waste water treatment, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical), basic chemistry, basic physics, safety, health, environment and security, quality, process drawings, and process equipment.  Each chapter contains objectives, key terms, a summary, review questions and activities to enhance the learning experience.  This text is appropriate for high schools, community colleges, technical colleges, and universities that offer introductory process technology courses.

The Center for the Advancement of Process Technology (CAPT) currently offers several instructor manuals and student workbooks for their books. Currently these must be PURCHASED by the instructor or institution. These materials, order forms, and pricing, can be viewed and purhcased at this website: http://www.naptaonline.org/app/learning

Pearson Publishing and the Center for the Advancement of Process Technology (CAPT) have partnered to publish a series of textbooks designed to aid in the education and development of technicians in the field of Process Technology.  These texts, which are based on a set of nationally identified objectives, are designed to address the core needs of both industry and education.

            A 29 chapter textbook intended for use in high schools, community colleges, technical colleges, and universities which offer introductory process technology courses. This text includes a variety of topics including: an overview of various process industries (oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, pulp and paper, water and waste water treatment, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical), basic chemistry, basic physics, safety, health, environment and security, quality, teams, process drawings, and process equipment.

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• Process Operations
• Process Quality