Handbook of Batch Process Design / edited by P.N. Sharratt.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Sharratt, P.N., Editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biotechnology.

Local Subjects:

Biotechnology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XIV, 320 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 1997.

Place of Publication:

Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 1997.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Batch processes are used to manufacture many fine organic chemicals, and as such they can be considered to underpin much of the modern chemical industry. Despite widespread use and a consequent huge contribution to wealth creation, batch processes have attracted limited attention outside the user industries. Batch chemicals processing uses a number of core techniques and technologies, such as scheduling and sequence control, agitation and batch filtration. The combination of these technologies with often complex chemistry, the multi-purpose nature of much of this type of plant, the distinctive safety and environmental issues, and a fast moving commercial environment makes the development of a successful batch process a considerable challenge for the chemist or engineer. The literature on the topics covered in this book is fragmented and often not easily accessible, so this handbook has been written to address this problem and to bring together design and process analysismethods in the core areas of batch process design. By combining the science and pragmatism required in the development of successful batch processes this new book provides answers to real problems in an accessible and concise way. Written by an international team of authors drawn from industry, consulting and academe, this book is an essential part of the library of any chemist, technologist or engineer working on the development of new or existing batch processes.

Contents:

1 Chemicals manufacture by batch processes

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Industrial background

1.3 Reasons for the use of batch processing

1.4 Batch process design for fine and speciality chemical production

1.5 Plant design

1.6 Summary

References

2 Scheduling and simulation of batch processes

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Batch process features

2.3 The scheduling problem

2.4 Batch process simulation

2.5 Design implications

3 Solvents in chemicals production

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Solvent properties

3.3 Solubility

3.4 Solvent effects on reactions

3.5 Solvent recovery

3.6 Solvent destruction

3.7 Conclusion

3.8 Nomenclature

4 Agitation

4.1 Agitator selection

4.2 Calculation of agitator power, discharge flow and mixing time

4.3 Power and circulation in non-Newtonian fluids

4.4 Design to disperse solid particles

4.5 Design for two or more liquid phases

4.6 Design for dispersing gas

4.7 Design for heat transfer

4.8 Nomenclature

5 Mixing and the selectivity of fast chemical reactions

5.1 The problem

5.2 Mixing mechanisms and modelling

5.3 Applications

5.4 Extensions

5.5 Concluding remarks

5.6 Nomenclature

6 Batch filtration of solid—liquid suspensions

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Filtration process fundamentals

6.3 Batch operated filtration machinery

6.4 Nomenclature

7 Design and engineering of a batch plant

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Project definition

7.3 Project strategy

7.4 Project organization

7.5 ‘Fast track’ projects

7.6 Regulations and other controls

7.7 Design techniques

7.8 Layout considerations

7.9 Plant relocation/reuse of existing equipment

7.10 Modular plant

8 Control

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Control of continuous processes

8.3 Control of batch processes

8.4 Batch control systems — structure and functions

8.5 Computer control

8.6 Procedural control

8.7 Acknowledgements

9 Hazards from chemical reactions and flammable materials in batch reactor operations

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Hazard identification

9.3 Chemical reaction hazards

9.4 Fire and explosion hazards

9.4 Conclusions

10 Environmental protection and waste minimization

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Batch reactor waste minimization

10.3 Equipment for the production of solid products

10.4 Fugitive and other minor emissions

10.5 Cleaning wastes

10.6 Waste treatment and solvent management

10.7 Environmental protection

10.8 Conclusions

11 Future developments in batch process design and technology

11.1 Influences for and against change

11.2 New technologies

11.3 New processes

11.4 New design methods

11.5 New skill requirements

References.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

ISBN:

94-009-1455-5