Chemical production processes consist of many complex apparatuses involving both moving and static parts as well as interconnecting pipes, control mechanisms and electronics, mechanical and thermal stages, heat exchangers, waste and side product processing units, power ducts and many others. Bringing such a complicated unit online and ensuring its continued productivity requires substantial skill at anticipating, detecting and solving acute problems. This book is the professional's and student's entrance to the fascinating and important world of trouble shooting for chemical, pharmaceutical and other production processes.
Preface
Chapter 1 : What is Trouble Shooting?
Chapter 2 : The Mental Problem Solving Process Used in Trouble Shooting
Chapter 3 : Rules of Thumb for Trouble Shooting
Chapter 4 : Trouble Shooting in Action : Examples
Chapter 5 : Polishing Your Skills : Problem Solving Process
Chapter 6 : Polishing Your Skills : Gathering Data and The Critical Thinking Process
Chapter 7 : Polishing Your Skills : Interpersonal Skills and Factors Affecting Personal Performance
Chapter 8 : Prescription for Improvement : Put It All Together
Chapter 9 : What Next?
Literature References
Index
CD Contents
Appendix A : Feedback about Experience with Process Equipment
Appendix B : Improving "Systems Thinking"
Appendix C : Feedback on The Cases From Chapters 1, 2 and 7
Appendix D : Coded Answers for The Questions Posed to Solve The Cases
Appendix E : Debrief for The Trouble-Shooting Cases
Appendix F : Other Tasks for The Skill-Development Activities In Chapters 5
Appendix G : Selected Responses to The Activities in Chapters 6 and 7
Appendix H : Data about "Causes" for Selected Process Equipment
Appendix I : Feedback about Symptoms for Selected Causes
Appendix J : Guide for Students : How You Can Get the Most from This Book
