Handbook of Chemical Engineering Calculations, Fourth Edition - Hardcover

Hicks, Tyler G.; Chopey, Nicholas P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071768041 ISBN 13: 9780071768047

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2012

Synopsis

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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 greentechnologies 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 problemsmanually 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

About this title

About the Authors

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

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071768041
• ISBN 13: 9780071768047
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 768