Chapter 15 Vessels - Pearson

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210Chapter 15Vessels ObjectivesUpon completion of this Chapter , you will be able Describe the purpose or function of Vessels (tanks, drums, cylinders, dryers, filters, reactors, and bins/hoppers) in the process industries. (NAPTA Vessels 1) p. Explain the relationship of pressure to the vessel shape and wall thickness. (NAPTA Vessels 2) p. Define and provide examples of the following components as they relate to Vessels :desiccantfloating roofarticulated drainblanketingspherical tankfoam chambersumpmixer/agitatorgauge hatchmanwayheat tracing system (steam or electrical)vapor recovery systemvortex breakerbaffleweirbootmist eliminatorvane separator (NAPTA Vessels 4) p. 215Vessels Describe the purpose of dikes, firewalls, and containment walls around Vessels .

equipment, the process industries would be unable to create and store large amounts of product. Vessels include tanks, towers, reactors, drums, dryers, cylinders, hoppers, bins, and other similar containers that are used to process or store materials. Vessels vary greatly in design (e.g., size and shape) based on the requirements of the process.

  Design, Process, Dryer