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Physical plant equipment fundamentals / Kenneth L. Petrocelly.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Petrocelly, K. L. (Kenneth Lee), 1946- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Plant maintenance.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (309 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Gistrup, Denmark ; London ; New York, New York : River Publishers : Routledge, [2020]
- Summary:
- Physical Plant Equipment Fundamentals un-complicates the care and repair of common plant equipment--providing direction to mechanics and electricians, furthering their base understanding through referenced examples. It addresses many of the knowledge gaps of the untrained and/or inexperienced maintenance mechanic, but both fledgling and journeyman level repair personnel can benefit from the instruction and advice it offers The book is organized into four sections: Essential Plant Systems and Equipment; Associated Accessories and Mechanisms; Operations and Maintenance Support, and Plant Engineering Principles and Norms.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Preface and Introduction
- Section I: Essential Plant Systems and Equipment
- Air Compressors
- Boilers
- Centrifugal Pumps
- Chillers
- Condensate Return Systems
- Cooling Towers
- Electric Motors
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- HVAC Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Reciprocating Pumps
- Steam Distribution Systems
- Transformers
- Water Distribution Systems
- Section II: Associated Accessories and Mechanisms
- Air Filter Maintenance
- Belts, Drives and Pulleys
- Compressed Gas Cylinders
- Critical Spares
- Electrical Switchgear Instrumentation
- Electrical Grounding and Lightning Protection
- Illumination-Bulbs and Ballasts
- Machine Guarding
- Pipe Hangers and Supports
- Pipe Marking/Contents and Flow
- Pneumatic Controls
- Pressure Relief Valves
- Steam Traps
- Valve Types
- Section III: Operations and Maintenance Support
- Corrosion Control and Treatment
- Electric Arc Flash
- Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- Grease and Oil Lubrication
- Machine Guarding Checklist
- Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
- Mechanical Room Safety Inspection
- Packing Pumps and Valves
- Protective Plant Coatings
- Technical Operations Library
- Threaded Fasteners
- Valve Exercising and Lubrication
- Water Systems Maintenance
- Section IV: Plant Engineering Principles and Norms
- Energy Engineering
- Equipment Diagnostics
- Harmonics
- Heat and Temperature
- Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
- Power Factor
- Pressure and Vacuum
- Psychrometric Charts
- Pump Curves
- Refrigeration Cycle
- Refrigeration Gauges
- Water Hammer and Cavitation
- Water Treatment
- Index
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-00-315134-5
- 1-003-15134-5
- 87-7022-263-0
- 9781003151340
- OCLC:
- 1227387596
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