About our author The North American Process Technology Alliance (NAPTA) is an organization of process technology (PTEC) education providers, industry experts and community stakeholders working cooperatively toward a common goal. The NAPTA is the standard-bearer of the PTEC curriculum. The NAPTA audits PTEC degree programs in North America and endorses those that meet its criteria. Eligible colleges have received the NAPTA endorsement.

• PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS1. Introduction to Process Equipment2. Process Diagrams and Equipment Standards3. Tools4. Piping, Gaskets, Tubing, Hoses, and Fittings5. ValvesPART 2: MOVERS AND DRIVERS6. Pumps7. Compressors8. Turbines9. Motors and Engines10. Power Transmission and LubricationPART 3: HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT11. Heat Exchangers12. Cooling Towers13. Furnaces14. BoilersPART 4: VESSELS15. Vessels (Tanks, Drums, Towers)16. Reactors17. Filters and DryersPART 5: MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT18. Solids Handling Equipment19. Environmental Control Equipment20. Auxiliary EquipmentAppendix I. Answers for Checking Your Knowledge QuestionsGlossary

About our author The North American Process Technology Alliance (NAPTA) is an organization of process technology (PTEC) education providers, industry experts and community stakeholders working cooperatively toward a common goal. The NAPTA is the standard-bearer of the PTEC curriculum. The NAPTA audits PTEC degree programs in North America and endorses those that meet its criteria. Eligible colleges have received the NAPTA endorsement.

• PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS1. Introduction to Process Equipment2. Process Diagrams and Equipment Standards3. Tools4. Piping, Gaskets, Tubing, Hoses, and Fittings5. ValvesPART 2: MOVERS AND DRIVERS6. Pumps7. Compressors8. Turbines9. Motors and Engines10. Power Transmission and LubricationPART 3: HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT11. Heat Exchangers12. Cooling Towers13. Furnaces14. BoilersPART 4: VESSELS15. Vessels (Tanks, Drums, Towers)16. Reactors17. Filters and DryersPART 5: MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT18. Solids Handling Equipment19. Environmental Control Equipment20. Auxiliary EquipmentAppendix I. Answers for Checking Your Knowledge QuestionsGlossary