Troubleshooting Process Operations Lieberman

An additional series of process tests and plots can be helpful. The Delta-P over each section should be monitored and the reflux increased/decreased at constant bottom temperature. The composition of the heavy key in the overhead should be monitored. Plots should then be made of both Delta-P and of composition vs. reflux. Additional information concerning these tests can be found in Norman Lieberman s book entitled Troubleshooting Process Operations. ... 

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Lieberman, N. Troubleshooting Process Operations 3rd Ed Pennwell Publishing Company, 1985. 

Lieberman, N. R, Troubleshooting Process Operations, 2nd. Ed., Penn Well Books, Oklahoma, 1985. 

Reproduced from Norman P. Lieberman, Troubleshooting Process Operations (2nd ed., PennWell Books, Tulsa, 1985). This case history is a classic example of how to perform a systematic troubleshooting investigation. The permission of PennWell Books and Norman P. Lieberman for reproducing this material is gratefully acknowledged. 

Lieberman, N. P., Troubleshooting Process Operations, 2d ed., PennWell Publishing, Tulsa, OK, 1985. 

Lieberman N (1991) Troubleshooting Process Operation, 3rd edition, PennWell. 

The best method to purchase any of these texts is Amazon. A Working Guide to Process Equipment is the most popular of the above list. Troubleshooting Process Operations is the best text for refinery-specific applications. Young engineers and operators find Troubleshooting Process Plant Control the most helpful. Check our website for details www.lieberman-eng.com. 

Norman P. Lieberman is a chemical engineer with 50 years of experience in process plant operation, design, and field troubleshooting. An independent consultant, he troubleshoots oil refinery and chemical plant process problems and prepares revamp designs. Mr. Lieberman teaches 20 seminars a year on "Troubleshooting Process Plant Operations" and has written eight books on plant process operations and problems. 

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