TABLE OF CONTENTS Much has been written on troubleshooting process equipment in recent years, especially on the topic of fractionation. Excellent material can be found in Lieberman,1 the GPSA Engineering Data Book two-volume set,2 various articles including the gas treating papers by Don Ballard and others at Coastal Chemical Co.,3 and Harrison6 and France.5 ,6 Also examine Gulf Professional Publishing's Pocket Guide to Chemical Engineering.4 See "Fractionation: Mechanical Problems" for recent troubleshooting articles.
Design and operations are separated in this book for clarity, and so troubleshooting for all types of equipment is included in this section.
1. Lieberman, N, P., Process Design for Reliable Operations, Gulf Professional Publishing, 1983.
2. GPSA Engineering Data Book, Vols. 1 and 2, Gas Processors Suppliers Association, 10th Ed., 1987.
3. Ballard, Don, various gas treating articles.
4. Pocket Guide to Chemical Engineering, Gulf Professional Publishing, 1999.
5. France, John J., Sulzer Chemtech USA Inc., "Troubleshooting Distillation Columns," presented to Rio Grande Chapter of AIChE, April 20, 1999.
6. Harrison, M. E. and J. J. France, "Troubleshooting Distillation Columns," Four Article Set, Chemical Engineering, March, April, May, June 1989.
John J. France of Sulzer Chemtech USA Inc. provided expert information on troubleshooting distillation columns to the Rio Grand...
