| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (1 volume (various pagings)) : illustrations |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Contents |
Physical considerations in site selection; Plant location; Industrial buildings; Industrial flooring; Planning and plant layout; Contracts and specifications; Finance for the plant engineer; Industrial boilers; Combustion equipment; Oil; Gas; Liquefied petroleum gas; Steam utilization; Heating; Ventilation; Air conditioning; Water and effluents; Pumps and pumping; Cooling towers; Electricity generation; Electrical distribution and installation; Electrical instrumentation; Lighting; Compressed air systems; Noise and vibration; Air pollution; Dust and fume control; Insulation; Economizers; Heat exchanges; Corrosion; Paint coatings for the plant engineer; Maintenance; Energy conservation; Insurance: plant and equipment; Insurance: buildings and risks; Health and safety; Education and training; Lubrication. |
| Summary |
A plant engineer is responsible for a wide range of industrial activities, and may work in any industry. The Plant Engineer's Reference Book 2nd Edition is a reference work designed to provide a primary source of information for the plant engineer. Subjects include the selection of a suitable site for a factory and provision of basic facilities, including boilers, electrical systems, water, HVAC systems, pumping systems and floors and finishes. Detailed chapters deal with basic issues such as lubrication, corrosion, energy conservation, maintenance and materials handling as well as environmental considerations, insurance matters and financial concerns. The editor, Dennis Snow, has experience of a wide range of operations in the UK, Europe, the USA, and elsewhere in the world. Produced with the backing of the Institution of Plant Engineers, the Plant Engineer's Reference Book, 2nd Edition provides complete coverage of the information needed by plant engineers in any industry worldwide. Wide range of information will prove to be use to engineers in any industry. Covers all the topics necessary to design and develop an engineering plant. Will help engineers in industry deal with practical problems in a variety of situations. |
| Access |
Access restricted to Ryerson students, faculty and staff. CaOTR |
| Language |
English. |
| Subject |
Plant engineering -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Organisation des usines -- Guides, manuels, etc.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Facility Management.
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Plant engineering
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| Indexed Term |
Engineering |
| Genre/Form |
Handbook |
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handbooks.
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Handbooks and manuals
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Guides et manuels.
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| Added Author |
Snow, Dennis A.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Plant engineers' reference book. 2nd ed. London ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2002 0750644524 |
| ISBN |
159124448X (electronic bk.) |
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9781591244486 (electronic bk.) |
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9780750644525 |
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0750644524 |
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9780080497723 (electronic bk.) |
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0080497721 (electronic bk.) |
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9780080597723 |
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1281055743 |
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9781281055743 |
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9786611055745 |
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6611055746 |
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0080597726 |
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9780080597720 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000025337371 |
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AU@ 000027051857 |
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AU@ 000043007738 |
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AU@ 000051859748 |
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DEBBG BV042316957 |
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DEBSZ 378531921 |
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DEBSZ 481263039 |
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NZ1 10240544 |
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NZ1 15593416 |
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