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Plant Operation Theory N3
N. Taylor · e-book
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About this book
The NATED N3 textbook for Plant Operation Theory. By N. Taylor, published by Hybrid Learning Solutions.
- Level: N3
- ISBN (e-book): 978-1-928392-29-3
- ISBN (print): 978-1-928203-69-8
- Pages: 205
What the book covers
The topics in this book include:
- Module 1: Size of molecules; Formation of polymers; Concept of large quantity of building blocks (monomers to.
- Module 2: Catalysts; General action; Cracking; Hydrogenation; Dehydrogenation; Synthesis in general.
- Module 3: Generation of heat; Utilisation of heat; The role of oxygen; Generation of steam.
- Module 4: The composition and properties of coal; Manufacturing of coke and its by-products.
- Module 5: Retarded coking; Fluidised coking; Production of fuel gas; The influence of high pressure during gasification.
- Module 6: Fundamental Principles; Heat transfer mechanisms; Control of flow of heat; Heat.
- Module 7: Flow rate or velocity of flow; Resistances in heat exchangers; Basic heat transfer mechanisms; Properties of the liquid; Difference in temperatures; Types of heat exchangers; Classification according to the construction of the heat exchangers.
- Module 8: Efficiency of Heat Exchangers; Basic Design of Shell and Tube heat exchangers; Operation and maintenance of heat exchangers.
- Module 9: Why use insulation?; How does insulation work?; Types of Insulation; Failure of Insulation; Summary on exchange of heat and insulation; Steam traps.
- Module 10: Reciprocating pumps; Rotating pumps.
- Module 11: Theory and principles; Types of compression.
- Module 12: Classification of compressors; Comparison between piston type and centrifugal compressors; Refrigeration systems; Types of refrigeration systems; Cooling towers.
- Module 13: Control of variables; Purpose of control systems; Classification of control systems; Control loops and elements of the loops; Differential Pressure.
- Module 14: Pneumatic control systems; Electrical controllers; Automatic control actions.
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