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The function of steam trap: Steam traps are installed in steam lines to drain condensate from the lines without allowing the escape of steam. There are many designs of steam traps for high and low-pressure use. Steam Trap working In general, a steam trap consists of a valve and a device or arrangement that causes the valve to open and …

Diesel engine transient operation Principles of Operation and Simulation Analysis Book by Constantine D. Rakopoulos and Evangelos G. Giakoumis. This book is the outcome of many years of research on the subject and it is intended to serve as a reference for engineers and researchers but it should also be useful to (post-graduate) students as a supplementary text. It is …

A Guide to HVAC Building Services Calculations by David Bleicher, David Churcher, and K. A. Pennycook. This publication is intended primarily to help junior design engineers, working within a structured and supervised training framework, by providing assistance in completing the basic calculations needed to define operating conditions for systems, size distribution systems, and specify required duties for plant and equipment. …

The Cement Plant Operations Handbook for dry process plant by Philip A Alsop, PhD. Covering some 232 pages, the cement industry’s favorite technical reference book provides in-depth information on the various aspects of cement production plant from raw material extraction to the finished product. Key sections covering burning, grinding and quality control are supported by a range of essential chapters …

Practical Boiler Operation Engineering Power plants by Amiya Ranjan Mallick. The book covers the entire cross-functional aspects of a thermal power plant. Some basic concepts of engineering related to power plants are discussed in Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4. Water chemistry which is very important for a boiler is discussed in Chapter 5. From Chapters 6 to 13, details …

Welding basics an introduction to practical & ornamental welding by Karen Ruth. Welding is a practical skill that is also great fun. The number of welded items in our everyday lives is practically uncountable the spot welds on the bodies of our automobiles, the welded railing on our front steps, the superstructure of the buildings in which we work, and …

Occupational Safety and Health Law Handbook By Melissa A. Bailey, ‎Matthew C. Cooper, ‎Frank D. Davis. The handbook begins with a review of the basic requirements of the law, who is covered, who is not, how safety and health standards are developed, how affected parties may participate, and how variances may sometimes be obtained when final standards conflict with other …

What is boiler blowdown? Boiler blowdown means a certain volume of water is blown off through the blowdown valve and is automatically replaced by feed water to maintain the desired level of total dissolved solids (TDS) in the boiler water. Boiler feedwater usually contains a lot of dissolved and undissolved solids which is measured in total Dissolved Solids (TDS) contents …

An Introduction to Predictive Maintenance 2nd edition by R. Keith Mobley. The book provides practical knowledge about predictive maintenance engineering. It helps plant, process, maintenance, and reliability managers and engineers to develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance management program. The Contents of An Introduction to Predictive Maintenance 1 Impact of Maintenance 2 Financial Implications and Cost Justification 3 Role of …

Handbook of Industrial Engineering 3rd Edition Technology and Operations Management by Gavriel Salvendy. This handbook is truly an accomplishment, fully supporting industrial engineers engaged in traditional as well as new facets of the profession. The Handbook of Industrial Engineering provides timely and useful methodologies for achieving increased productivity and quality, competitiveness, globalization of business and for increasing the quality of …

Sustainable Retail Refrigeration by Alan M. Foster, Judith A. Evans is a valuable reference to manufacturers, managers, and policymakers, incorporating both a design and an operational perspective. Carbon emissions from the retail segment of the food cold chain are relatively high compared to other parts of the food cold chain. Studies have also shown that food temperature is less well …

In almost any power, chemical, or mechanical system, heat must be transferred from one place to another or from one fluid to another. Heat exchangers are used to transfer heat from one fluid to another. A basic understanding of the mechanical components of a heat exchanger is important to understand how they function and operate. Introduction to Heat Exchangers A …