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Plant Operation Theory N1
N. Taylor · e-book
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About this book
The NATED N1 textbook for Plant Operation Theory. By N. Taylor, published by Hybrid Learning Solutions.
- Level: N1
- ISBN (e-book): 978-1-928392-27-9
- ISBN (print): 978-1-928203-67-4
- Pages: 197
What the book covers
The topics in this book include:
- Module 1: Getting to know the parts of an atom; How the particles are arranged in the atom; Describing different elements using our knowledge of atoms; Isotopes; What are particles; Pure substances; Mixtures; Exploring the periodic table.
- Module 2: Terminology associated with pipe size; Various pipe fittings; Various joining methods for steel pipes; Types of plastic piping; Advantages and disadvantages of plastic piping; How cutters and reamers are used; Materials used to seal threaded pipes; Valves.
- Module 3: Thermometers; Manometers; Rotameter; Pressure regulator; Flow regulators; Temperature regulation; Level measurement.
- Module 4: Function of pumps; Centrifugal pumps, both single and multi-stage; Rotary pumps; Reciprocating pumps; Advantages of centrifugal pumps over reciprocating pumps.
- Module 5: The three states of matter; Heat; Heat transfer; Calculating heat; Distillation; Methods of separating mixtures; Physical methods of separating mixtures; Chemical methods of separating mixtures.
- Module 6: Suspended solids; Total Dissolved Solids; Hardness in water; Water pollution; Water hardness and treatment; Water treatment; Water softening process.
- Module 7: Types of water storage tanks; Calculating the volume of storage tanks; Safeguarding against fire; Fire fighting.
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