Chemical process design / Robin Smith.
By: Smith, R. (Robin)
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BookPublisher: New York ; London : McGraw-Hill, 1995Description: xx, 459 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + hbk.ISBN: 0070592209.Subject(s): Chemical processesDDC classification: 660.2812 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 660.2812 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00083285 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Chemical process design involves the invention or synthesis of a process to transform raw materials into a desired product. Using a minimum of mathematics, this book offers chemical engineers a complete guide to selecting & connecting the steps for a well-designed process. Flowsheet synthesis, the choice of reactor & separator, distillation sequencing, & economic trade-offs are explored in detail. Special emphasis is placed on energy efficiency, waste minimization, & health & safety considerations, with worked examples & case studies presented to illustrate important points.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The hierarchy of chemical process design -- Choice of reactor -- Choice of separator -- Synthesis of reaction - Separation systems -- Distillation sequencing -- Heat exchanger network and utilities: Energy targets -- Heat exchanger network and utilities: Capital and total cost targets -- Economic tradeoffs -- Safety and health considerations -- Waste minimization -- Effluent treatment -- Process changes for improved heat integration -- Heat integration of reactors -- Heat integration of distillation columns -- Heat integration of evaporators and dryers -- Heat exchanger network design -- Overall strategy.