Production Management of Chemical Industries

Kiran R. Golwalkar

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Springer International Publishing AG
16 February 2016

Production & quality control management; Chemical industries; Industrial chemistry

This book covers all major areas of operation, pollution control, safety, modernization, diversification, and resource management for cost control in the industrial production of chemicals. The author details the importance of obtaining the right type of raw materials and equipment for maximum plant efficiency and discusses revival of plants that have been idle for long periods. He also presents important issues concerning product quality, energy recovery, safety, pollution control and improving profitability by proper management of resources. The book is ideal for shop floor engineers, middle level management, and owners of small- and medium-scale facilities in many countries as it serves as a guide for keeping the plant operations running in adverse situations, for reducing energy consumption; improving profitability, resource allocation, and workforce planning.

By: Kiran R. Golwalkar
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 1st ed. 2016
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 6.978kg
ISBN: 9783319282510
ISBN 10: 3319282514
Pages: 354
Publication Date: 16 February 2016
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction.- Financial and Commercial Matters.- Procurement of Equipment and Machinery.- Erection and Commissioning.- Procurement of Raw Materials and Other Items.- Safety Management.- Pollution Control.- Maintenance Management Activities.- Utilities.- Instrumentation.- Energy Efficiency.- Methods of Heating.- Inventory Control.- General Administrative Matters.- Process Control, Product Quality, Research & Development.- Smooth Running of the Production Plants.- Identification of Hazards: Some Practical Examples.- Appendix A: General Technical Matters.- Appendix B: Techno-economic Matters.- Appendix C: Typical Water Balance in Chemical Industries.- Appendix D: Typical Electrical Arrangements.- Appendix E: Organisation Structure for Industrial Administration.

K R Golwalkar is a consulting chemical engineer in private practice in India. He worked for many years commissioning, operating, modernizing, and diversifying of chemical plants in India, Kenya, Thailand, Indonesia. He has also served as a visiting faculty member in chemical engineering Institutes at Mumbai, Nagpur, and Pune in India.

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