{"product_id":"9780471732112","title":"Analytical Troubleshooting of Process Machinery and Pressure Vessels Including Real-World Case Studies","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAnalytical Troubleshooting of Process Machinery and Pressure Vessels\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIncluding Real-World Case Studies\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAnthony Sofronas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Chemical \u0026amp; Biochemical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA highly practical troubleshooting tool for today's complex processing industry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvolving industrial technology-driven by the need to increase safety while reducing production losses-along with environmental factors and legal concerns has resulted in an increased emphasis on sound troubleshooting techniques and documentation. \u003ci\u003eAnalytical Troubleshooting of Process Machinery and Pressure Vessels\u003c\/i\u003e provides both students and engineering professionals with the tools necessary for understanding and solving equipment problems in today's complex processing environment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on forty years of industrial experience in the petrochemical, transportation, and component manufacturing industries, the author introduces analytical models that utilize simple mathematics to provide engineers with the information needed to understand equipment operation and failure modes. This will allow engineering professionals to talk intelligibly with manufacturers, implement modifications required for continued operation, and ultimately help them save millions of dollars in lost production or warranty claims.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will find in-depth coverage of factors that can cause equipment failure, including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComponent wear and fretting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVibration of machines and piping\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstabilities and sizing of pumps and compressors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThermal loads and stresses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGear, bearing, shafting, and coupling loading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCorrosion and materials of construction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy striking a balance between analytical and practical considerations, each potential problem area is illustrated with case studies taken from the author's own extensive experience and accompanied by methods that can be used to address a variety of related challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eANTHONY SOFRONAS,\u003c\/b\u003e DEng, PE, has spent the past forty years troubleshooting field failures and designing machinery and fixed equipment for ExxonMobil, Bendix, and General Electric. He is currently a consultant to industry and presents seminars worldwide through his company Engineered Products. He has published forty-one technical papers and articles, along with a bimonthly column for \u003ci\u003eHydrocarbon Processing\u003c\/i\u003e magazine on engineering case histories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e03 January 2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Interscience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780471732112\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e376\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44311141712012,"sku":"9780471732112","price":137.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780471732112_42eeced1-b91f-4a92-9bc6-41ee401caee4.jpg?v=1780233962","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780471732112","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}