This book provides guidelines to ensure a safe and smooth running of chemical production plants. It presents in detail such important considerations as selection of proper technology for a safe and pollution-free plants with efficient machinery (for a new plant), expansion/diversification of existing plants for safe manufacture of more products, improved plant layout, and selection of raw materials to reduce pre-processing costs prior to feeding to process units. The book further examines procuring better inputs (such as catalysts, filter cloths, tower internals) for smooth plant operation and better product quality for client satisfaction, improving operating methods, enhanced process control through suitable instrumentation, and preventive maintenance. Typical conflicts arising in plants due to different priorities among sales departments, purchasing departments, production engineers, and maintenance engineers are addressed. The book also suggests methods to reduce the loss of energy during start up and shutdowns, increase equipment life, and prevent environmental pollution. Case studies are included in appropriate chapters.weiterlesen