Process Operations, 2nd edition
Published by Pearson (May 4, 2021) © 2021
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For process operations courses within a process technology program.
The national standard for process operations
Process Operations is part of the NAPTA Series for Process Technology, which can be used independently and does not require NAPTA participation. Developed with Industry and Education, the series supports a consistent curriculum and exit competencies for Process Technology graduates.
The 2nd Edition provides an up-to-date common national standard for the Process Operations course of a Process Technology degree program. It is fully revised to align with the new NAPTA curriculum.
Hallmark features of this title
- Chapter objectives align with the revised NAPTA curriculum. They can cover one or more sessions of a course.
- Activities in each chapter give students or small groups practice applying chapter concepts.
- Did You Know? boxes provide added information for better understanding.
New and updated features of this title
Learning aids reflecting the latest NAPTA curriculum
- REVISED: Reorganized content brings the text in line with what the newly hired process technician needs to know and in what order.
- NEW: New learning outcomes align with NAPTA core objectives. Students are directed to the precise page where a learning objective is addressed.
- NEW: A new full-color art program includes more than 100 revised artwork and photo images, including new visuals representing process operations.
- UPDATED: Checking Your Knowledge questions have been updated to better complement chapter objectives. Answers are now included.
Practical, on-the-job applications
- UPDATED: New and more in-depth content expands on project safety management in operations.
- NEW: Key term definitions appear alongside relevant content within the text, as well as at the beginning of each chapter.
1. Introduction to Operations
2. On-the-Job Training
3. Reading Process Drawings
4. Complying with Safety, Health, and Environmental Policies
5. Lockout/Tagout
6. Communication: Verbal, Nonverbal, and Written
7. Procedure Writing
8. Shift Change/Relief
9. Utility and Auxiliary Systems
10. Unit Commissioning
11. Unit Startup
12. Process Technician Routine Duties: Normal Operations
13. Sampling
14. Maintenance
15. Abnormal and Emergency Operations
16. Unit Shutdown
About our author
The North American Process Technology Alliance (NAPTA) is an organization of process technology (PTEC) education providers, industry experts and community stakeholders working cooperatively toward a common goal. The NAPTA is the standard-bearer of the PTEC curriculum. The NAPTA audits PTEC degree programs in North America and endorses those that meet its criteria. Eligible colleges have received the NAPTA endorsement.
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