Handbook of Chemical Engineering Calculations, Fourth Edition

by Tyler G. Hicks, Nicholas P. Chopey

Overview

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
• Crystallization
• Absorption and stripping
• Liquid agitation
• Size reduction
• Filtration
• Air pollution control
• Water pollution control
• Biotechnology
• Cost engineering

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071768030
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	07/30/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	896
File size:	47 MB
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About the Author

Tyler G. Hicks, PE (Rockville Center, NY) is a consulting engineer and a successful engineering book author. He has worked in plant designing and operation in a variety of industries, taught at several engineering schools, and lectured both in the United States and abroad. He holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cooper Union School of Engineering in New York. 

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Table of 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 Control Chapter 17: Biotechnology Chapter 18: Cost Engineering Chapter 19: Other Chemical Engineering Calculations