Standard Handbook of Plant Engineering.2nd edition

The Plant Engineer's Number 1 Problem-Solver! Here's all the expert advice you need to ensure cost-effective and efficient planning, control, construction, internal operations, maintenance and management at your plant. In the Standard Handbook of Plant Engineering, Second Edition, Robert C. Rossaler 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; And much more.

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.