Solve chemical engineering problems quickly and accurately
Fully revised throughout with new procedures, Handbook of Chemical Engineering Calculations, Fourth Edition shows how to solve the main process-related problems that often arise in chemical engineering practice. New calculations reflect the latest green technologies and environmental engineering standards.
Featuring contributions from global experts, this comprehensive guide is packed with worked-out numerical procedures. Practical techniques help you to solve problems manually or by using computer-based methods. By following the calculations presented in this book, you will be able to achieve accurate results with minimal time and effort.
Coverage includes:
- Physical and chemical properties
- Stoichiometry
- Phase equilibrium
- Chemical reaction equilibrium
- Reaction kinetics, reactor design, and system thermodynamics
- Flow of fluids and solids
- Heat transfer
- Distillation
- Extraction and leaching
- CrystallizationAbsorption and stripping
- Liquid agitation
- Size reduction
- Filtration
- Air pollution control
- Water pollution control
- Biotechnology
- Cost engineering
Contents
Chapter 1: Physical and Chemical properties
Chapter 2: Stoichiometry
Chapter 3: Phase Equilibrium
Chapter 4: Chemical-Reaction Equilibrium
Chapter 5: Reaction Kinetics and Reactor Design
Chapter 6: Flow of Fluids and Solids
Chapter 7: Heat Transfer
Chapter 8: Distillation
Chapter 9: Extraction and Leaching
Chapter 10: Crystallization
Chapter 11: Absorption and Stripping
Chapter 12: Liquid Agitation
Chapter 13: Size Reduction
Chapter 14: Filtration
Chapter 15: Air Pollution Control
Chapter 16: Water Pollution Contr
Chapter 17: Biotechnology
Chapter 18: Cost Engineering
Chapter 19: Energy Conservation and Pollution Control in the Chemical Processing Industries
Index