Explain how each of the following statements might affect the layout of process equipment: A specific pump

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Explain how each of the following statements might affect the layout of process equipment:

  • A specific pump requires a large NPSH.
  • The flow of liquid from an overhead condenser to the reflux drum is gravity driven.
  • Pumps and control valves should be located for easy access and maintenance.
  • Shell-and-tube exchanges may require periodic cleaning and tube bundle replacement.
  • Pipes located at ground level present a tripping hazard.
  • The prevailing wind is nearly always from the west.
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Analysis Synthesis And Design Of Chemical Processes

ISBN: 9780134177403

5th Edition

Authors: Richard Turton, Joseph Shaeiwitz, Debangsu Bhattacharyya, Wallace Whiting

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