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Dedicated with gratitude’ to those who taught us, who inspired us, and
who gave us their support and encouragement.

Practical Machinery Management for Process Plants
Volume 4, Second Edition

Major Process Equipment
Maintenance and Repair

Copyright 0 1985, 1997 by Gulf Publishing Company, Houston, Texas. All
rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. This book, or parts
thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without permission of the
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Bloch, Heinz P., 1933-
Major process equipment maintenance and repair / Heinz P. Bloch, Fred
K. Geitner. -2nd ed.
p. cm.-(Practical machinery management for process plants; v. 4)
Includes index.
ISBN 0-88415-663-X
1. Chemical plants-Equipment and supplies-Maintenance and repair.
I. Geitner, Fred K. 11. Title. 111. Series: Bloch, Heinz P., 1933- Prac-
tical machinery management for process plants. 2nd ed. ; v. 4
TP157.B56 1996
660’.283’02884c20 96- 18768
CIP

Note: The reader is reminded that many of the techniques and procedures
described herein are of a general nature and may have to be modified or
adapted to be directly applicable to the specific machinery in his plant. In
case of conflict, observe the manufacturer’s instructions or ask the manufac-
turer to assist in resolving any differences.

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