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Integrated Maintenance and Energy Management in the Chemical Industries

  • Maximizes reader understanding of procuring better materials and spares as inputs for smooth plant operation and better product quality
  • Illustrates preventive maintenance practices through condition-monitoring of process units and machinery for safe and smooth production runs
  • Discusses best practices for reducing energy consumption, improving energy recovery, safe disposal of dangerous wastes, and reducing the cost of operations

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxvi
  2. Managing the Organisation

    • Kiran R. Golwalkar
    Pages 15-35
  3. Monitoring the Process Plant

    • Kiran R. Golwalkar
    Pages 77-100
  4. Planning for Maintenance Work

    • Kiran R. Golwalkar
    Pages 101-109
  5. Maintenance of Process Units

    • Kiran R. Golwalkar
    Pages 111-152
  6. Tools and Facilities for In-House Maintenance

    • Kiran R. Golwalkar
    Pages 197-207
  7. Management Approach to Increasing Energy Efficiency

    • Kiran R. Golwalkar
    Pages 223-258
  8. Methods for Minimising Consumption of Energy

    • Kiran R. Golwalkar
    Pages 271-284
  9. Equipments for Energy Recovery

    • Kiran R. Golwalkar
    Pages 293-311
  10. Back Matter

    Pages 333-365

About this book

This book provides guidelines to ensure a safe and smooth running chemical production plant. It presents in detail such important considerations as selection of proper technology with efficient machinery (for a new plant) or expansion / diversification of existing plants for manufacture of more products for safe and pollution-free operation.This book also provides guidelines for improved plant layout, and selection of raw materials to reduce pre-processing costs prior to feeding to process units. The book further examines procuring better inputs (such as catalysts, filter cloths, tower internals etc) required for smooth plant operation and better product quality for client satisfaction, enhanced process control through suitable instrumentation, and preventive maintenance.Typical conflicts arising in production units due to different priorities among sales departments, purchasing departments, production engineers, and maintenance engineers are addressed. The book also suggests methods to reduce the loss of energy during start up and shutdowns, increase equipment life, and prevent environmental pollution.Case studies are included in appropriate chapters.



Authors and Affiliations

  • Consulting Chemical Engineer, Nagpur, India

    Kiran R. Golwalkar

About the author

Kiran R. Golwalkar - a consulting chemical engineer, based primarily in India, with decades of professional experience in the design, erection, planning, and operation of various facilities across the chemical industries.

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eBook USD 39.99
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Softcover Book USD 54.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 54.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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