Handbook of Chemical Engineering Calculations

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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

Author: Tyler Hicks, Nicholas Chopey
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Published: 07/31/2012
Pages: 768
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.15lbs
Size: 9.40h x 7.50w x 1.70d
ISBN: 9780071768047

About the Author

Tyler G. Hicks, PE is a consulting engineer and a successful engineering book author. He has worked in plant design and operation in a variety of industries, taught at several engineering schools, and lectured both in the United States and abroad. Mr. Hicks is the author of more than 20 books in engineering and related fields, including Handbook of Energy Engineering Calculations and Civil Engineering Formulas, Second Edition.

Nicholas Chopey (deceased) was Editor-in-Chief of Chemical Engineering magazine, with more than 45 years of experience in engineering and publishing.

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