This is the industry's "go-to" reference for pinpointing and repairing problems in chemical process equipment - updated with new equipment categories. The Third Edition of what has become a classic in the field thoroughly explains everything you need to know to fully understand how process equipment works and effectively troubleshoot even the most complex process equipment problem. Drawing upon their decades of experience, the authors shed light on the inner workings of continuous process equipment for a broad range of industries, including such major ones as chemical, refining, pharmaceutical, and fertilizer. They include a wealth of diagnostic tips, practical examples, worked-out calculations, and up-to date illustrations allowing readers to quickly and easily pinpoint and repair malfunctions.