Heat exchangers are the basic Heat transfer equipment used in Chemical Process industries for wide range of applications. Varying temperature requirements of streams in a chemical process facilitates the use of heat exchanger. Heat Exchanger application in a Chemical industry is outlined as follows. Heat Exchangers This type of Heat Exchanger is generic form which uses the … [Read more...]
Improving Boiler Efficiency
Boilers are a part of Chemical Process Industry which is used to produce steam for Process applications and as well as power generation. There are various causes for poor boiler efficiency is depicted below in the Cause & Effect diagram Let us see them in detail. Continuous and Intermittent Blow down Boiler produces steam from the water in a continuous manner. But … [Read more...]
Career in Chemical Process Design Companies
Chemical Process Design Companies play a vital role in bringing up new chemical industries and also provides solutions for retrofitting the old ones to increase the production level. This article helps fresh Chemical Engineers to provide an idea about various Chemical Design Companies and their services, Chemical Engineers job profile and skill set needed to achieve … [Read more...]
Centrifugal Pump Efficiency Calculation
Centrifugal pump efficiency is the ratio of Hydraulic power delivered by the pump to the brake horsepower supplied to the pump. Hydraulic Power (Power Output from Pump): Centrifugal Pump consumes energy to develop the discharge pressure and to deliver flow. Therefore Hydraulic Horsepower of the Pump depends on these two parameters. Power Output from Pump = (P2 – P1) * … [Read more...]
Preparing Chemical Plant Operating Manual
Chemical Plant Operating Manual is a guide for all the engineers who is involved in successfully operating the chemical plant. It is a responsibility of a process engineer working in Process Design field to bring out the better manual which helps the operating team in start up, shutdown, troubleshooting and optimization of chemical plant. Here is guidance for preparing a better … [Read more...]
Reciprocating Compressor Trips and Safety Aspects
Chemical Process Industries widely employs reciprocating compressor in Various applications and hence it is important to have a better trip and safety system to protect the men and machinery in case of any abnormality. Let us see them in this article in detail. Reciprocating compressor Trips High Suction Temperature Due to cooling water failure to inter coolers, valve … [Read more...]
Minimum Thermal Flow in Centrifugal Pumps
What is Minimum Thermal Flow in Centrifugal Pumps? Minimum Thermal Flow in Centrifugal Pump is defined as, “The lowest flow at which the pump can operate without its operation being impaired by the temperature rise o f the pumped liquid” The temperature of the liquid in the pump casing is to be kept below the saturation temperature of the liquid. The overheating of the … [Read more...]
Cooling Tower Components
The major cooling tower components include Cold Water Basin, Cooling Tower Structure, Fills, Drift eliminators, Cooling Tower Fans, Water Distribution Piping’s, Fan Deck & Fan cylinder, Cooling Tower Louvers, Gearbox, Driveshafts & Mechanical Equipment Support, Valves, Nozzles and Electrical & Instrumentation systems. Let us see them in detail. Fills: Cooling … [Read more...]
Flash Steam Recovery Calculation
What is Flash Steam? Flash Steam is the steam formed whenever hot condensate at high pressure and temperature is allowed to drop into a low pressure side. It is formed by boiling of the condensate which contains more heat than it can hold at that low pressure. Most Common Sources of Flash Steam recovery in a Chemical Process Industry includes Blow Down from Boilers and … [Read more...]
Cooling Tower Efficiency Calculations
Get unlimited access to 5,000+ magazines, newspapers and curated premium stories at flat 55% off Cooling Tower Efficiency Calculation is described in this article. Cooling Tower plays a major role in Chemical Process Industry. They reject process heat from the cooling water to atmosphere and keep the water cool. The performance of the cooling tower depends on various … [Read more...]