Petroleum Refining: Materials And Equipment: P. Trambouze

This volume is devoted to the main equipment used in a refinery or a petrochemical complex, classified by technology: separation, heat transfer, chemical reactions, mechanical operations, control and monitoring and process optimization. The basic principles for design and sizing are presented for each type of equipment. The details of practical implementation are also discussed with a view to maximum efficiency. Equipment selection criteria are provided for specific applications. Lastly, emphasis is placed on the major trends in equipment development.