Process Plant Layout and Piping Design [Facsimile] [Paperback]

Ed Bausbacher (Author), Roger Hunt (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131386298 | ISBN-13: 978-0131386297 | Publication Date: August 1, 1993 | Edition: 1

Based on the authors' collective 65 years of experience in the engineering construction industry, this profusely illustrated, comprehensive guidebook presents tried-and-true workable methods and rules of thumb for plant layout and piping design for the process industries. Content is organized and presented for quick-reference on-the-job or for systematic study of specific topics. Presents general concepts and principles of plant layout -- from basic terminology and input requirements to deliverables; deals with specific pieces of equipment and their most efficient layout in the overall plant design configuration; addresses the plant layout requirements for the most common process unit equipment; covers piping requirements for the entire plant as well as all equipment types; and considers the computerized tools that are now available to help plant layout and piping designers. Features more than 640 illustrations of equipment, piping and other components of processing facility -- and their configurations. MARKETS: For mechanical and chemical engineers working for engineering construction as well as process manufacturing companies with responsibility for plant layout, piping, and construction; and for engineering students.

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Based on the authors' collective 65 years of experience in the engineering construction industry, this profusely illustrated, comprehensive guidebook presents tried-and-true workable methods and rules of thumb for plant layout and piping design for the process industries. Content is organized and presented for quick-reference on-the-job or for systematic study of specific topics. Presents general concepts and principles of plant layout -- from basic terminology and input requirements to deliverables; deals with specific pieces of equipment and their most efficient layout in the overall plant design configuration; addresses the plant layout requirements for the most common process unit equipment; covers piping requirements for the entire plant as well as all equipment types; and considers the computerized tools that are now available to help plant layout and piping designers. Features more than 640 illustrations of equipment, piping and other components of processing facility -- and their configurations. MARKETS: For mechanical and chemical engineers working for engineering construction as well as process manufacturing companies with responsibility for plant layout, piping, and construction; and for engineering students.

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (August 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131386298
• ISBN-13: 978-0131386297
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #639,944 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars YOUR SEARCH FOR THE BEST PIPING BOOK IS OVER !, March 6, 2000

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[e-mail] (Singapore) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Process Plant Layout and Piping Design (Paperback)

After reading the first few pages, I knew that I've finally found the "one". I have collection of books about the subject from different authors and as a piping designer, this is the most useful reference book. Other books are just compilation of useless rubbish.I bought this a year ago, I think the author deserves the long overdue compliment.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extensive drawings make this a 'must have' for Designers, October 1, 1998

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[e-mail] (Houston, TX.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Process Plant Layout and Piping Design (Paperback)

Hundreds of detailed drawings demonstrating the best practices of Plant Layout and Design distinguishes this book from its competitors. Clear information on plot plan development, equipment arrangement, and piping layout associated with different types of equipment and structures is described in detail. This book is used by the Society of Piping Engineers in their course on Plant Design.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good basic but needs an update urgently, August 30, 2006

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Guy van Ophalvens (Belgium) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Process Plant Layout and Piping Design (Paperback)

First some positive news : this book certainly gives an overview of the problems a process plant engineer will have to face. Many practical examples are given, and after some general introduction there are separate chapters per typical equipment (e.g. pumps, heat exchangers, etc.). It is also positive the non-american majority of the world is not forgotten : there are metric dimensions on the figures.
However there are also some setbacks : the book can't hide it is OLD. All figures are hand-drawn, CAD was clearly still science fiction on the moment this book was published. This definitely gives it an outdated feeling - I guess though the content is still accurate.
Second settback : the size. It's far too big and clumsy, without good reason. Really not something you put in your drawer for a quick loop-up.
Finally : I find it a good general starting point but had hoped it would be somewhat less shalow. After a first reading I don't think I'll have to keep it on hand for looking up.