Experimental methods and instrumentation for chemical engineers / Gregory S. Patience.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Patience, Gregory S.

Series:

Gale eBooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chemical engineering--Methodology.

Chemical engineering.

Chemical engineering--Safety measures.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 376 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Waltham, Mass. : Elsevier, 2013.

Waltham, MA : Elsevier, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Experimental Methods and Instrumentation for Chemical Engineers is a practical guide for research engineers and students, process engineers and, consultants, and others in the chemical engineering field. This unique book thoroughly describes experimental measurements and instrumentation in the contexts of pressure, temperature, fluid metering, chromatography, and more. Chapters on physico-chemical analysis and analysis of solids and powders are included as well. Throughout the book, the author examines all aspects of engineering practice and research. The principles of unit op

Contents:

Half Title; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1.1 Overview; 1.2 Units of Physical Quantities; 1.3 Writing Conventions; 1.4 Unit Conversion; 1.5 Metrology; 1.6 Industrial Quality Control; 1.7 Exercises; References; Chapter 2 Measurement and Analysis; 2.1 Overview; 2.2 Significant Figures; 2.3 Statistical Notions; 2.3.1 Normal (Gaussian) Distribution; 2.3.2 Criterion of Chauvenet; 2.3.3 Uncertainty (Type B); 2.3.4 Confidence Intervals and Uncertainty (Type A); 2.3.5 Uncertainty Propagation; 2.4 Instrumentation Concepts; 2.4.1 Interval; 2.4.2 Range

2.4.3 Resolution, Sensitivity, Detection Limit, Threshold2.4.4 Precision; 2.4.5 Error; 2.4.6 Accuracy; 2.4.7 Repeatability and Reproducibility; 2.5 Representing Data Graphically; 2.5.1 Plotting Pitfalls; 2.5.2 3D and Contour Graphs; 2.5.3 Bar Charts; 2.6 Fast Fourier Transform (FFT); 2.7 Exercises; References; Chapter 3 Experimental Planning; 3.1 Overview; 3.2 Data and Experiments; 3.2.1 Monitoring; 3.2.2 Qualification; 3.2.3 Prove-Out; 3.2.4 Scouting/Process Development; 3.2.5 Troubleshooting; 3.3 Data Analysis; 3.3.1 Hypothesis Testing; 3.3.2 Statistical Tests; 3.3.3 Regression Analysis

3.3.4 Coefficient of Determination3.3.5 Nonlinear Regression Analysis; 3.3.6 Data Smoothing; 3.4 Design of Experiments (DOE); 3.4.1 Models; 3.4.2 Experimental Designs; 3.4.3 Factorial Designs; 3.4.4 Response Surface Designs; 3.5 Exercises; References; Chapter 4 Pressure; 4.1 Overview; 4.2 Units of Pressure; 4.3 Types of Pressure; 4.3.1 Atmospheric Pressure; 4.3.2 Gauge Pressure; 4.3.3 Differential Pressure; 4.3.4 Vacuum Pressure; 4.3.5 Static vs. Dynamic Pressure; 4.3.6 Barometric Pressure; 4.4 Pressure Measurement Instrumentation; 4.4.1 Barometer; 4.4.2 U-Tube Manometer; 4.4.3 Bourdon Gauge

4.4.4 Diaphragm and Bellows4.4.5 Vacuum; 4.4.6 Capsule Pressure Gauge; 4.4.7 McLeod Gauge; 4.4.8 Pirani Gauge; 4.5 Process Equipment and Safety; 4.5.1 Pressure Regulator; 4.5.2 Back Pressure Regulator; 4.5.3 Relief Valves; 4.5.4 Rupture Disk; 4.5.5 Pressure Test; 4.5.6 Leak Test; 4.6 Exercises; References; Chapter 5 Temperature; 5.1 Overview; 5.2 Temperature Scales; 5.2.1 Wet-Bulb, Dry-Bulb Temperature, Dew Point; 5.2.2 Humidex, Heat Index; 5.2.3 Wind Chill Factor; 5.3 Mechanical Instruments; 5.3.1 Gas Thermometers; 5.3.2 Liquid Thermometers; 5.3.3 Bimetallic Thermometers

5.4 Electrical Instruments5.4.1 Thermistors; 5.4.2 Resistance Temperature Devices (RTDs); 5.4.3 Thermocouples; 5.4.4 Thermopile; 5.4.5 Radiation; 5.5 Pyrometry; 5.5.1 Thermal Radiation; 5.5.2 Pyrometers; 5.6 Exercises; References; Chapter 6 Fluid Metering; 6.1 Overview; 6.2 Fluid Dynamics; 6.3 Flow Meter Selection; 6.4 Positive Displacement; 6.5 Differential Pressure; 6.5.1 Obstruction Meters-Orifice; 6.5.2 Obstruction Meters-Venturi; 6.5.3 Compressible Flow; 6.5.4 Restriction Orifice; 6.5.5 Pitot Tube; 6.6 Rotameters; 6.7 Thermal Mass Flow Meters; 6.7.1 Hot Wire Anemometry; 6.8 Coriolis

6.9 Inferential-Turbine

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781299461710

1299461719

9780444538055

0444538054

OCLC:

846966683