compressors
come in two basic designs: (1) positive displacement-rotary and reciprocating and (2) dynamic-axial and centrifugal. designed to accelerate or compress gases
process instruments
control processes and provide info about pressure, temperature, levels, flow, and analytical variables
pumps
are used to move liquids from one place to another. Two designs: (1) positive displacement-rotary and reciprocating and (2) dynamic- axial and centrifugal
steam turbines
used as drivers to turn pumps, compressors and electric generators
tanks and pipes
store and hold fluids
boilers
primarily designed to boil water and generate steam for industrial applications. Two groups: water tube or fire tube
heat exchangers
energy transfer devices to convey heat from one substance to another
cooling towers
devices used by industry to remove heat from water
fired heaters
consist of a battery of tubes that pass through a firebox. basic designs include cylinder, cabin, and box
distillation columns
separate chemical mixtures by boiling points. two distinct classes: plate and packed
reactors
devices used to convert raw materials into useful products through chemical reactions