Author : Philip L. Skousen
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071743901
Total Pages : 493 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (717 download)
Book Synopsis Valve Handbook 3rd Edition by : Philip L. Skousen
Download or read book Valve Handbook 3rd Edition written by Philip L. Skousen and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-04-22 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of valves for the process industry Revised to include details on the latest technologies, Valve Handbook, Third Edition, discusses design, performance, selection, operation, and application. This updated resource features a new chapter on the green technology currently employed by the valve industry, as well as an overview of the major environmental global standards that process plants are expected to meet. The book also contains new information on: Valves used in the wastewater industry Applying emergency shutdown (ESO) valves Recent changes to shutoff classifications Valves specified for the nuclear industry The procurement process for the Nuclear Stamp (N-Stamp) The emergence of wireless technology and its application to current smart technology Characteristics of high-performance hydraulic fluid Valve Handbook, Third Edition, covers: Valve selection criteria Manual valves Check valves Pressure relief valves Control valves Manual operators and actuators Smart valves and positioners Valve and actuator sizing Green valve technology and application Common valve problems Valve purchasing issues