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Rules of thumb for chemical engineers : a manual of quick, accurate solutions to everyday process engineering problems / Carl R. Branan, editor.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hall, Stephen M, Author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Chemical engineering--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Chemical engineering.
- Engineering.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1072 p.)
- Edition:
- 4th ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Elsevier Science & Technology 2011
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This new edition of the most complete handbook for chemical and process engineers incorporates the latest information for engineers and practitioners who depend on it as a working tool. New material explores the recent trends and updates of gas treating and fractionator computer solutions analysis. Substantial additions to this edition include a new section on gasification that reflects the many new trends and techniques in the field and a treatment on compressible fluid flow.This convenient volume provides engineers with hundreds of common sense techniques, shortcuts, and calculations
- Contents:
- Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Section One: Equipment Design; Chapter 1: Fluid Flow; Chapter 2: Heat Exchangers; Chapter 3: Fractionators; Chapter 4: Absorbers; Chapter 5: Pumps; Chapter 6: Compressors; Chapter 7: Drivers; Chapter 8: Separators/Accumulators; Chapter 9: Boilers; Chapter 10: Cooling Towers; Section Two: Process Design; Chapter 11: Refrigeration; Chapter 12: Gasification; Chapter 13: Gas Treating; Chapter 14: Vacuum Systems; Chapter 15: Pneumatic Conveying; Chapter 16: Blending; Section Three: Plant Design; Chapter 17: Process Evaluation
- Chapter 18: ReliabilityChapter 19: Metallurgy; Chapter 20: Safety; Chapter 21: Controls; Section Four: Operations; Chapter 22: Troubleshooting; Chapter 23: Startup; Chapter 24: Energy Conservation; Chapter 25: Shortcut Methods for Decisions; Chapter 26: Process Modeling Using Linear Programming; Chapter 27: Properties; Chapter 28: Approximate Conversion Factors; Shortcut Equipment Design Methods-Overview; Geographic Information Systems; Archimedes' Method Goes Modern; Process Safety Management; Do-It-Yourself Shortcut Methods; Overview for Engineering Students
- Guidelines for Equipment DecisionsProcess Specification Sheets; Index
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 1-280-62944-4
- 9786610629442
- 0-08-045644-8
- OCLC:
- 465006145
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