This book covers all major areas of operation, pollution control, safety, modernization, diversification, and resource management for cost control in the industrial production of chemicals. The author details the importance of obtaining the right type of raw materials and equipment for maximum plant efficiency and discusses revival of plants that have been idle for long periods. He also presents important issues concerning product quality, energy recovery, safety, pollution control and improving profitability by proper management of resources. The book is ideal for shop floor engineers, middle level management, and owners of small- and medium-scale facilities in many countries as it serves as a guide for keeping the plant operations running in adverse situations, for reducing energy consumption; improving profitability, resource allocation, and workforce planning.
Author(s): Kiran R. Golwalkar (auth.)
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Year: 2016
Language: English
Pages: XXVIII, 354
Tags: Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering; Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Operations Management
Front Matter....Pages i-xxviii
Introduction....Pages 1-17
Financial and Commercial Matters....Pages 19-46
Procurement of Equipments....Pages 47-63
Erection and Commissioning....Pages 65-81
Procurement of Raw Materials and Other Items....Pages 83-90
Safety Management....Pages 91-120
Pollution Control....Pages 121-156
Maintenance....Pages 157-166
Utilities....Pages 167-198
Instrumentation....Pages 199-212
Energy Efficiency....Pages 213-226
Methods for Heating....Pages 227-242
Inventory Control....Pages 243-257
General Administration....Pages 259-271
Process Control, Product Quality, and Research and Development ....Pages 273-285
Smooth Running of the Production Plants....Pages 287-301
Identifications of Hazards: Some Practical Examples....Pages 303-312
General Technical Matters....Pages 313-329
Technocommercial Matters....Pages 331-345
Back Matter....Pages 347-354
