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Process Plant Layout and Piping Design

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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.

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.

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 This definitely gives it an outdated feeling - I guess though the content is still accurate.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.

At first glance this book seems impressive - good illustrations, easy to read and seemingly well organised. The book only gets better the more times you use it too. If you are going to try 3D Plant Design then you would be wise to use this book as well as a program such as the 3D Pipe Fittings one available from Hercule Design.

If you are going to use a pre-developed library of parts then it is worth buying but otherwise be warned that 3D drafting of pipe systems will be time consuming.

Things only experience or this book can provide. The lessons provided are basics of Plant Layout and Design.

Glad I have a "legal" copy now ...

This is one of the most comprehensive text available as a guide and resource to the piping professional. The Society of Piping Engineers and Designers (SPED) use this book as the basis and textbook for their Process Plant Layout and Design course. (66 contact hours) If you are a piping professional involved in plant layout and design, this book is the one reference that you cannot be without.

This book bridges the gap between College and the work environment. After reading the first two chapters I felt as if I am ready to go out and manage the construction of a Refinery. That is the kind of confidence this book instills in you. Can you imagine how I would feel upon completing this book? I can't wait.

a good basic introduction to piping design-gleaned mainly from industy standards kellogg, flour etc. a must for anyone new to the industry