NAPTA Process Technology Equipment, 2nd Edition © 2019

Process Technology Equipment is part of the North American Process Technology Alliance (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 2^nd edition provides an up-to-date common national standard for the Process Technology Equipment course of a Process Technology degree program. It is fully revised to align with the new NAPTA curriculum.

Comprehensive overview of process technology equipment

• Tools and equipment of the process industries are addressed in dedicated sections on parts and tools, movers and drivers, heating and cooling equipment, vessels, and miscellaneous equipment such as solids handling equipment, environmental control equipment and auxiliary equipment.
• Safety measures associated with various equipment are emphasized throughout the text.

Career prep

• Expanded: Roles of a process technician are explored, offering context for students considering a career in the process industries. Students look at how professionals work with equipment.
• Metric conversions prepare students to work with international partners in the process industries.

Learning aids reflecting the latest NAPTA curriculum

• Learning outcomes align with NAPTA core objectives. Students are directed to the precise page of the text where a learning objective is addressed.
• A full-color art program includes more than 450 revised artwork and photo images, including new visuals of equipment.
• Checking Your Knowledge questions have been updated to better complement chapter objectives. Answers and rationales are now included.

Practical, on-the-job applications

• The edition dives deeper into key applications such as formulas for use with processes, standards, sizing and testing.
• Content expands on descriptions of materials such as piping, materials of construction, filters and dryers, plus federal regulations and tables for quick reference.