The complete guide to the construction, operation, and maintenance of plant facilities – expanded and updated!

Standard Handbook of Plant Engineering is the best single guide to efficient, cost-effective plant engineering—from construction to internal operation, maintenance, and management of the plant facility.

With contributions from more than 70 well-known leaders in their specialties, this new edition offers you the cutting-edge information you need to keep your plant operating at peak efficiency—and profitability. You’ll find expert, detailed information on the basic plant facility, plant operation, equipment repair and replacement, and much more.

Packed with tables, formulas, charts, graphs, and checklists, the Third Edition has been updated to now include:

• In-depth coverage of the latest technological advances, particularly computer programs
• Expanded coverage of codes and standards? The use of both SI and metric units

Covering virtually every aspect of modern plant engineering, Standard Handbook of Plant Engineering will prove invaluable to plant engineer at all levels, maintenance supervisors, plant operation managers, facility engineers, and owners who demand peak performance from their facility.

Contents

1. The Plant Engineer and the Organization
2. Effective Maintenance Management
3. Managing the Facility
4. Plant Operations
5. Basic Maintenance Technology
6. In-Plant Prime Power Generation and Cogeneration

Appendix: Metric Conversion Table
Index

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