Standard Handbook of Plant Engineering [Hardcover]

Robert C. Rosaler (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070521646 | ISBN-13: 978-0070521643 | Publication Date: August 1, 1994 | Edition: 2nd

Plant engineering is the efficient and cost effective planning and control, construction, internal operation (including equipment), maintenance and management of the plant facility. This book covers such topics as the basic plant facility, plant operation equipment, maintenance function and technical data for plant engineers. All sections of the handbook have been revised for this second edition. Also, this edition includes more practical information on maintenance, cost control and inventory management. It has been written in both metric and S.I. Units.

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From the Back Cover

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF PLANT FACILITES – EXPANDED AND UPDATED!

Here is the best single guide to efficient, cost-effective plant engineering—from construction to internal operation, maintenance, and management of the plant facility.

With contributions from more than 70 well-known leaders in their specialties, this new edition of Standard Handbook of Plant Engineering offers you the cutting-edge information you need to keep your plant operating at peak efficiency—and profitability. You’ll find expert, detailed information on the basic plant facility, plant operation, equipment repair and replacement, and much more.

Packed with tables, formulas, charts, graphs, and checklists, the Third Edition has been updated to now include:
* In-depth coverage of the latest technological advances, particularly computer programs
* Expanded coverage of codes and standards The use of both SI and metric units

Covering virtually every aspect of modern plant engineering, this reference will prove invaluable to plant engineer at all levels, maintenance supervisors, plant operation managers, facility engineers, and owners who demand peak performance from their facility. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

ROBERT C. ROSALER, P.E. is an engineering and management consultant with more than 40 years experience as an engineering executive in both large and small corporations. He is also editor-in-chief of HVAC SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS HANDBOOK, and HVAC MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS HANDBOOK, both published by McGraw-Hill. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1568 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx); 2nd edition (August 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070521646
• ISBN-13: 978-0070521643
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 2.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.5 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,520,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)