This is definitely not a complete list of all the books on the topic under consideration. But also note the fact that not many books have been published on the topic of Static equipments. This is due to the fact that it is a quite a specialized field. Some of the books are “a must read” for a static equipment design engineer, which are mentioned below. Also there isn’t any ONE book that you can consult to learn the design process. Most of the time, you have to consult two or three books to solve a certain problem.
Pressure Vessels:
1) Pressure Vessel Design Manual by Dennis R. Moss
This is an excellent book on the subject of Pressure Vessel Design. The first chapter of the book (Stresses in Pressure Vessels) contained just enough theory required to understand the design procedure, including the failure theories used in the design of pressure vessels. Rest of the book contains several practical procedures to design various parts of Pressure Vessels. There is also an appendix at the end of the book named “Guide to ASME Sec. VIII Div.1” Which gives an overview of the ASME design code for pressure vessels.
This is a very practical guide for a design engineer. Almost all the process design houses have this book in their library
2) Pressure Vessel Design Hand Book by Henry H. Bednar
This handbook contains very detailed theory that forms the basis of pressure vessel design. Along with that its also contains some worked examples. This book has more academic tone rather that the first book that I have mentioned above. The book is written in US units which may be annoying for those who use SI units. One chapter is dedicated Numerical analysis techniques that you may not find in other books on the same topic.
3) Pressure Vessel Handbook by Eugene F. Megyesy
This is a very handy book for a quick reference. It includes all the major formulas used in the design of Pressure Vessels. It also includes some other practical procedures & formulas that are used in the design and fabrication of pressure vessels. If you are stuck at some point or come across a term that you don’t understand, during your work as design engineer, this is the first book to consults. Book is divided in five parts with one section dedicated to geometry and layouts in pressure vessels. “Weights and Measures” section contains useful tables of dimensions and weights of various standard components e-g flanges.
4) Pressure Vessels, The ASME Code Simplified by J. Phillip Ellenberger, Robert Chuse & Bryce E. Carson
More Focused on the ASME Code. Not just the Sec VIII of the ASME code but also other sections e-g Nondestructive Examination and Welding requirements.
Storage Tanks:
1) Guide to Storage Tanks & Equipment By Bob Long & Bob Garner
This is by far the best book on the subject of storage tanks design. The book contains in-depth theory, along with practical examples. The focus of the book is three different codes that are used for the design of cylindrical storage tanks:
1) The American Code, API 650
2) The British Code, BS 2654
3) The European Code, EN 14015-1:2000
Another interesting and unconventional aspect of the book is ads of various tank manufacturers and various vendors of tank components, A good way to get a know-how of the storage tank market.
Heat Exchangers:
1) Heat Exchanger Design Handbook by various contributors (Published by Hemisphere publishing)
This handbook has four parts. Part 4 is dedicated to mechanical design of Heat Exchangers. Over all it deals with various types of heat exchangers, not just shell and tube.
2) Heat Exchanger Design Handbook by T. Kuppan
This is another detailed hand book that addresses almost all the aspects of heat exchanger design. Section 5 is dedicated to Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers
Others:
1) Process Equipment Design by Brownell & Young:
Deals with the design of both pressure vessels and storage Tanks
