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Written from
the practitioner's perspective, this book is designed as a
companion for engineers who are working in the field and
faced with various problems related to pressure vessels
and stacks, such as: modification, retrofitting existing
pressure vessels or stacks to either enhance process
capability, lift, move or replace damaged equipment.
This makes the
book a valuable guide for new engineers who need to
develop a feel for these types of operations or more
experienced engineers who wish to acquire more useful
tips, this handy manual provides the readers with rules of
thumbs and tips to mitigate or remediate problems which
can occur on a daily bases.
Because of
their size, complexity, or hazardous contents, pressure
vessels and stacks require the highest level of expertise
in determining their fitness for service after these
operations.
Care must be
taken in installation / removal of the vessel to avoid
damage to the shell.
Damage to the
shell can result in catastrophic failure and possible
injury to personnel.
The book will
cover topics such as: lifting and tailing devices; an
overview of rigging equipment; safety consideration;
inspection and repair tips; methods to avoid dynamic
resonance in pressure vessels and stacks; wind loads and
how to apply them for various applications and assessment
guidelines for column internals, tables and pressure
vessel calculations, and code formulas.
The examples
in the book are actual field applications based on 40+
years of experience from various parts of the world and
are written from a view to enhance field operations.
In many parts
of the world, often in remote locations, these methods
were applied to repair pressure vessels and stacks.
These problems
will still continue to happen, so there is a need to know
how to address them.
This book is
to present assessments and techniques and methods for the
repair of pressure vessels and stacks for field
applications.
Also the book
is to be a repair manual for easy use for mechanical
engineers, civil-structural engineers, plant operators,
maintenance engineers, plant engineers and inspectors,
materials specialists, consultants, and academicians.
Audience
Chemical Process Designers Plant Operations/Production
Engineers Process Engineering/Design & Development
Engineers Tanks/Vessels/Reactors Engineers Maintenance
Equipment & Service Managers Construction operators
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