Introduction to Process Technology

by CAPT(Center for the Advancement of Process Tech)l

• ISBN13: 9780137004140
• ISBN10: 0137004141
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-04-21
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

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.captech.org/curriculum/products.php

Table of Contents

Process Technology: An Overview

Oil and Gas Industry Overview

Chemical Industry Overview

Mining Industry Overview

Power Generation Industry Overview

Pulp and Paper Industry Overview

Water and Waste Water Treatment Industry Overview

Food and Beverage Industry Overview

Pharmaceutical Industry Overview

Basic Physics

Basic Chemistry

Safety, Health, Environment and Security

Quality

Teams

Process Drawings

Piping and Valves

Vessels

Pumps

Compressors

Turbines

Electricity and Motors

Heat Exchangers

Cooling Towers

Furnaces

Boilers

Distillation

Process Utilities

Process Auxiliaries

Instrumentation

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