Bücher der Reihe Cambridge Series in Chemical Engineering

This book presents the current state of the art in computational models for turbulent reacting flows, and analyzes carefully the strengths and weaknesses of the various techniques described. The focus is on formulation of practical models as opposed to numerical issues arising from their solution.

Designed primarily for undergraduates, but also graduates and practitioners, this textbook integrates numerical methods and programming with applications from chemical engineering. Combining mathematical rigor with an informal writing style, it thoroughly introduces the theory underlying numerical methods, its translation into MATLAB programs, and its use for solving realistic problems. Specific topics covered include accuracy, convergence and numerical stability, as well as stiffness and ill-conditioning. MATLAB codes are developed from scratch, and their implementation is explained in detail, all while assuming limited programming knowledge. All scripts employed are downloadable, and built-in MATLAB functions are discussed and contextualised. Numerous examples and homework problems - from simple questions to extended case studies - accompany the text, allowing students to develop a deep appreciation for the range of real chemical engineering problems that can be solved using numerical methods. This is the ideal resource for a single-semester course on numerical methods, as well as other chemical engineering courses taught over multiple semesters.

Building up gradually from first principles, this unique introduction to modern thermodynamics integrates classical, statistical and molecular approaches and is especially designed to support students studying chemical and biochemical engineering. In addition to covering traditional problems in engineering thermodynamics in the context of biology and materials chemistry, students are also introduced to the thermodynamics of DNA, proteins, polymers and surfaces. It includes over 80 detailed worked examples, covering a broad range of scenarios such as fuel cell efficiency, DNA/protein binding, semiconductor manufacturing and polymer foaming, emphasizing the practical real-world applications of thermodynamic principles; more than 300 carefully tailored homework problems, designed to stretch and extend students' understanding of key topics, accompanied by an online solution manual for instructors; and all the necessary mathematical background, plus resources summarizing commonly used symbols, useful equations of state, microscopic balances for open systems, and links to useful online tools and datasets.

Understand the principles of multiphase flows using a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating physical properties, modelling theories, and engineering practices. Introduces important concepts, governing mechanisms, state-of-the-art theories, applications, and problems. A perfect tool for engineering students, researchers, and practitioners.

Understand common scheduling as well as other advanced operational problems with this valuable reference from a recognized leader in the field. Addressing a wide range of problems arising in diverse industrial sectors, this is a perfect resource for students and seasoned researchers and practitioners alike.

Providing a balance between theoretical modelling and concrete examples, this book covers several topics involved in the continuous production of proteins for biopharmaceutical applications, focusing on multi-column counter-current chromatography, bioconjugation and protein aggregation.

Addressing all aspects of the design, modeling and simulation of chromatographic processes, this result-oriented primer provides a practical guide to all the necessary approaches, methodologies and tools. Beginning with key definitions and concepts, it builds up from the most simple to the most complex situations, including multicomponent systems, non-uniform velocity profiles, bed instability, particle size distributions, and the influence of complex environments on chromatographic process design. In addition to covering classical approaches, it introduces efficient tools for investigating chromatographic processes, such as the 'Russian-Lego' approach for linear systems, phenomenological models, and specific shortcuts for deriving the key properties of industrial processes. With an emphasis on real-world problems and applications, step-by step modeling design guidelines, and detailed exercises for self-assessment, this is a must-have guide for practitioners and researchers working in chemical, biochemical, food and pharmaceutical engineering.

Learn classical thermodynamics alongside statistical mechanics with this fresh approach to the subjects. Molecular and macroscopic principles are explained in an integrated, side-by-side manner to give students a deep, intuitive understanding of thermodynamics and equip them to tackle future research topics that focus on the nanoscale. Entropy is introduced from the get-go, providing a clear explanation of how the classical laws connect to the molecular principles, and closing the gap between the atomic world and thermodynamics. Notation is streamlined throughout, with a focus on general concepts and simple models, for building basic physical intuition and gaining confidence in problem analysis and model development. Well over 400 guided end-of-chapter problems are included, addressing conceptual, fundamental, and applied skill sets. Numerous worked examples are also provided together with handy shaded boxes to emphasize key concepts, making this the complete teaching package for students in chemical engineering and the chemical sciences.

Focusing on today's major fuel resources, this book discusses the natural processes by which they formed; their composition and properties; and the ways in which they are converted or upgraded into the forms in commercial use. It is ideal for graduate students and professionals in chemical engineering and energy technology.

Presenting a systematic model reduction and hierarchical controller design framework for broad classes of integrated process systems encountered in practice, this book first studies process systems with large material recycle and/or with small purge streams, followed by systems with energy integration. Step-by-step model reduction procedures are developed to derive nonlinear reduced models of the dynamics in each time scale. Hierarchical control architectures consisting of coordinated levels of control action in different time scales are proposed for each class of process systems considered to enforce stability, tracking performance and disturbance rejection. Numerous process applications are discussed in detail to illustrate the application of the methods and their potential to improve process operations. MATLAB codes are also presented to guide further application of the methods developed and facilitate practical implementations.

With material presented in an introductory manner, and complex mathematical derivations kept to a minimum, this is the first book devoted to the comprehensive study of colloidal rheology in all its aspects. An essential guide for industrial researchers and practitioners, this book is also ideal for specialised graduate courses.

Originally published in 2004, Distillation Theory and Its Application to Optimal Design of Separation Units presents a clear, multidimensional geometric representation of distillation theory that is valid for all distillation column types, splits, and mixtures. This representation answers such fundamental questions as: what are the feasible separation products for a given mixture? What minimum power is required to separate a given mixture? What minimum number of trays is necessary to separate a given mixture at a fixed power input? This book is intended for students and specialists in the design and operation of separation units in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, wood, petrochemical, oil-refining, and natural gas industries and for software designers.

Most of the shaping in the manufacture of polymeric objects is carried out in the melt state, as it is a substantial part of the physical property development. Melt processing involves an interplay between fluid mechanics and heat transfer in rheologically complex liquids, and taken as a whole it is a nice example of the importance of coupled transport processes. This book is on the underlying foundations of polymer melt processing, which can be derived from relatively straightforward ideas in fluid mechanics and heat transfer; the level is that of an advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate course, and the material can serve as the text for a course in polymer processing or for a second course in transport processes.

The flow of granular materials such as sand, snow, coal, and catalyst particles is common occurrence in natural and industrial settings. The mechanics of these materials is not well understood. They are important since a large fraction of the materials handled and processed in the chemical, metallurgical, pharmaceutical, and food processing industries are granular in nature. This book describes the theories for granular flow based mainly on continuum models although alternative discrete models are also discussed briefly. The level is appropriate for advanced undergraduates or beginning graduate students. The goal is to inform the reader about observed phenomena, some available models, and their shortcomings and to visit some issues that remain unresolved. There is a selection of problems at the end of the chapters to encourage exploration, and extensive references are provided.

This book is the first to provide a thorough treatment of parametric sensitivity and sensitivity analysis. The emphasis is on applications to real situations. The book covers definitions of various sensitivity indices, numerical techniques used for their evaluation, and sensitivity analysis in a variety of chemical reactors and in combustion systems, air pollution, and metabolic processes.

This text allows instructors to teach a course on heat and mass transfer that will equip students with the pragmatic, applied skills required by the chemical industry. This combined presentation of heat and mass transfer allows students to develop a practical understanding, while maintaining mathematical rigour, without extensive mathematical analysis.

Process Control, first published in 2002, covers the most essential aspects of process control for a two-semester introductory course. Theory and analysis of process control are well-presented, and MATLAB is employed as a powerful yet approachable computational tool. Each chapter concludes with problem sets, and a custom web site provides MATLAB support.

This text on transport phenomena is arranged in three parallel parts covering the major topics of momentum, energy, and mass transfer. Each part begins with the theory and is followed by applications. Includes numerous real-world examples and exercises. Intended for first-year graduate engineering students, the book will be equally useful as a reference for researchers.

This authoritative book addresses the fundamental principles of gas-solid flows and their application to various gas-solid flow systems.

Thorough treatment of the design, preparation, and utilization of catalytic systems for optimal performance.

An essential text written by an international coalition of rheologists. Guides formulation and processing, and aids understanding of foundational theory and simulation methods. Covering gels and glasses to industrial slurries and naturally occurring suspensions, this constitutes a modern reference for researchers and practitioners alike.

Chemical separations are of central importance in many areas of environmental science, whether it is the clean up of polluted water or soil, the treatment of discharge streams from chemical processes, or modification of a specific process to decrease its environmental impact. This book is an introduction to chemical separations, focusing on their use in environmental applications. The authors first discuss the general aspects of separation technology as a unit operation. They also describe how property differences are used to generate separations, the use of separating agents, and the selection criteria for particular separation techniques. The general approach for each technology is to present the chemical and/or physical basis for the process and explain how to evaluate it for design and analysis. The book contains many worked examples and homework problems. It is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate students taking courses on environmental separations or environmental engineering.

Introducing the principles and practices of design and analysis in chemical engineering, this textbook teaches students to apply three vital analytical skills - mathematical modelling, graphical modelling, and dynamic scaling - in the contexts of modern chemical processes such as the hydrogen economy, petrochemical processes, and pharmaceuticals.

This overview of diffusion and separation processes brings unsurpassed, engaging clarity to this complex topic. Diffusion is a key part of the undergraduate chemical engineering curriculum and at the core of understanding chemical purification and reaction engineering. This spontaneous mixing process is also central to our daily lives, with importance in phenomena as diverse as the dispersal of pollutants to digestion in the small intestine. For students, Diffusion goes from the basics of mass transfer and diffusion itself, with strong support through worked examples and a range of student questions. It also takes the reader right through to the cutting edge of our understanding, and the new examples in this third edition will appeal to professional scientists and engineers. Retaining the trademark enthusiastic style, the broad coverage now extends to biology and medicine.

This book is about radioactive gases and particles which are dispersed in the environment, either from natural causes, or following nuclear tests and accidental emissions. The ways in which the radioactivity enters food chains are described. Some experimental applications to problems in physics and physiology are also described.

Designed for introductory undergraduate courses in fluid mechanics for chemical engineers, this textbook illustrates the fundamental concepts and analytical strategies using a range of modern applications and worked examples. It includes traditional design calculations and guidance on predicting the flow properties of novel devices and systems.

Written for an advanced separation process course in chemical engineering, this textbook provides students with a basic understanding of molecular, macromolecular and particle separation techniques. With a wide range of industrial examples, worked through problems, homework sets and a solutions manual for instructor use, this is the complete textbook package.

Chemical Engineering: An Introduction enables students to explore the activities a modern chemical engineer is involved with, by focusing on mass and energy balances in liquid-phase processes.

Advanced Transport Phenomena is ideal as a graduate textbook. It contains a detailed discussion of modern analytic methods for the solution of fluid mechanics and heat and mass transfer problems, focusing on approximations based upon scaling and asymptotic methods. The book is also focused on the solutions of representative problems.

The chemical industry is changing, going beyond commodity chemicals to a palette of higher value added products. This groundbreaking book, now revised and expanded, documents this change and shows how to meet the challenges implied. Presenting a four-step design process - needs, ideas, selection, manufacture - the authors supply readers with a simple design template that can be applied to a wide variety of products. Four new chapters on commodities, devices, molecules/drugs and microstructures show how this template can be applied to products including oxygen for emphysema patients, pharmaceuticals like taxol, dietary supplements like lutein, and beverages which are more satisfying. For different groups of products the authors supply both strategies for design and summaries of relevant science. Economic analysis is expanded, emphasizing the importance of speed-to-market, selling ideas to investors and an expectation of limited time in the market. Extra examples, homework problems and a solutions manual are available.