This "take-it-anywhere" Handbook gives you fast answers to virtually every conceivable question about chemicals, processes, safety, regulations, and industrial practices. It features up-to-date information on regulations and safety, including correct methods for handling chemicals and compressed gasses; best practice methods for the lab and on-line in the plant; information on process operations, both batch and continuous, with details on process analyzers, microprocessors, and computer applications; physical properties and determinations, plus help with pressure, vacuum, and plumbing issues; review of chemical calculations; energy, work, and power problems; mathematical formulas and applications; conversion tables; statistical quality control and charting methods, plus guidance on log books and batch records; first aid procedures and emergency treatment.

This rich source of reference material includes a glossary of process industry terms, important sourcebooks and governmental contacts.