Book Description: This illustrative reference presents a systematic approach to solving design problems by listing the needed equations, calculating degrees-of-freedom, developing calculation procedures to generate process specifications, and sizing equipment. Containing over thirty detailed examples of calculation procedures, the book tabulates numerous easy-to-follow calculation procedures as well as the relationships needed for sizing commonly used equipment. Chemical Process Engineering emphasizes the evaluation and selection of equipment by considering its mechanical design and encouraging the selection of standard-size equipment offered by manufacturers to lower costs.
Book News Annotation:
Silla (Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey) offers a systematic approach to solving design problems, addressing the structure of processes and process engineering; production and capital cost estimation; process circuit analysis; process heat transfer; compressors, pumps, and turbines; separator design; reactor design; and the design of flow systems. Intended for a senior level course in process design or for entry-level process engineers in industry or taking a refresher course. Numerous calculation procedures and the relationships needed for sizing commonly used equipment are provided. An appendix lists SI units and conversion factors. Annotation 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Synopsis:
This text presents a systematic approach to solving design problems by listing the needed equations, calculating degrees-of-freedom, developing calculation procedures to generate process specifications-mostly pressures, temperatures, compositions and flow rates - and sizing equipment. It tabulates numerous easy-to-follow calculation procedures as well as the relationships needed for sizing commonly used equipment.
Book Info: Published in 2003 Published by Marcel Dekker Author Harry Silla ISBN 0824742745
