Process Technology Equipment And Systems

Process Technology: Equipment and Systems has withstood the test of time, successfully launching thousands of process technicians into the chemical processing industry. The Second Edition carries on this tradition of excellence by providing state-of-the-art graphics and photos alongside completely current information that keeps pace with industry developments. Key topics include valves, vessels, and piping, pumps and compressors, motors and turbines, heat exchangers, cooling towers, boilers and furnaces, reactors and distillation, extraction and separation systems, and process instrumentation.

Charles E. Thomas is a professor and Division Chair at Lee College in Baytown, Texas where he teaches Process Technology, Safety Management, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology. Prior to joining the Lee College faculty, Dr. Thomas worked for Exxon Research and Engineering and Exxon Chemicals in a variety of operational, research and development, and training system roles. Dr. Thomas holds an A.S. from University of the State of New York, a B.A. from Western Illinois University, an M.S. from the University of Texas, and Ph.D. from Texas A. & M. University.