1st Edition

Troubleshooting in the Chemical Process Industries

By André Bernard Copyright 2027
308 Pages 83 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

Troubleshooting is an activity on which process engineers spend a relatively large portion of their time throughout their career. And yet, it is a topic not adequately covered in chemical engineering curricula. While the fundamental principles surrounding the field of chemical engineering are taught, they are presented as fragments and, like pieces of a puzzle, must be put together when analyzing... Read more

1. What Is Troubleshooting and the Work Processes

2. Troubleshooting – The Object

3. Troubleshooting – Consequences and Circumstances

4. Troubleshooting – The Data, the Tools, and Monitoring

5. Troubleshooting – The People Aspect

Biography

André Bernard is a Senior Process Engineer in the Central Engineering Department of NOVA Chemicals, now Borouge International. He has over 35 years of experience in plant operations and process design. He has published several technical papers over the years and holds BS and MS degrees in chemical engineering from l’École Polytechnique de Montréal in Canada. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and a registered professional engineer in the provinces of Ontario and Québec in Canada.