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Chemical Engineering: The Essential Reference is the condensed but authoritative chemical engineering reference, boiled down to principles and hands-on skills needed to solve real-world problems. Emphasizing a pragmatic approach, the book delivers critical content in a convenient format and presents on-the-job topics of importance to the chemical engineer of tomorrow-OM&I (operation, maintenance, and inspection) procedures, nanotechnology, how to purchase equipment, legal considerations, the need for a second language and for oral and written communication skills, and ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) topics for practicing engineers. This is an indispensable resource for anyone working as a chemical engineer or planning to enter the field. Praise for Chemical Engineering: The Essential Reference: “Current and relevant…over a dozen topics not normally addressed…invaluable to my work as a consultant and educator.” -Kumar Ganesan, Professor and Department Head, Department of Environmental Engineering,Montana Tech of the University of Montana “A much-needed and unique book, tough not to like…loaded with numerous illustrative examples…a book that looks to the future and, for that reason alone, will be of great interest to practicing engineers.” -Anthony Buonicore, Principal, Buonicore Partners Coverage includes: Basic calculations and key tables Process variables Numerical methods and optimization Oral and written communication Second language(s) Chemical engineering processes Stoichiometry Thermodynamics Fluid flow Heat transfer Mass transfer operations Membrane technology Chemical reactors Process control Process design Biochemical technology Medical applications Legal considerations Purchasing equipment Operation, maintenance, and inspection (OM&I) procedures Energy management Water management Nanotechnology Project management Environment management Health, safety, and accident management Probability and statistics Economics and finance Ethics Open-ended problems Louis Theodore, Eng.Sc.D., is a former professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Manhattan College. He is a consultant for Theodore Tutorials, which provides training solutions to industry, academia, and government. Dr. Theodore is the recipient of awards from the International Air & Waste Management Association and the American Society for Engineering Education. He is the author or coauthor of 96 books and is a section editor for Perry’s Chemical Engineers’ Handbook. Dr. Theodore is a member of IAABO (International Association of Approved Basketball Officials) and was recognized in 2008 at Madison Square Garden for his contributions to basketball and the youth of America. Introduction Part I: Introduction to Engineering 1. Basic Calculations and Key Tables 1-1 Introduction 1-2 Units and Dimensions 1-3 Unit Conversion Factors 1-4 The Gravitational Constant, gc 1-5 Significant Figures and Scientific Notation 1-6 Dimensionless Groups 1-7 Mathematics Tables 1-8 Tables of Atomic Weights 1-9 Water (Steam) Tables References 2. Process Variables 2-1 Introduction 2-2 Temperature 2-3 Pressure 2-4 Molecular Weights and Moles 2-5 Mass and Volume 2-6 Viscosity 2-7 Surface Tension 2-8 Heat Capacity and Thermal Conductivity 2-9 Diffusion Coefficient 2-10 pH 2-11 Reynolds Number 2-12 The Ideal-Gas Law 2-13 Vapor Pressure, Partial Pressure, and Partial Volume 2-14 Property Estimation References 3. Numerical Methods and Optimization 3-1 Introduction 3-2 Differentiation 3-3 Numerical Integration 3-4 Simultaneous Linear Algebraic Equations 3-5 Nonlinear Algebraic Equations 3-6 Ordinary Differential Equations 3-7 Partial Differential Equations 3-8 Optimization References 4. Oral and Written Communication 4-1 Introduction 4-2 Technical Jargon 4-3 Sources of Information 4-4 Oral Presentations 4-5 Technical Writing 4-6 On That First Job References 5. Second Language(s) 5-1 Introduction 5-2 Early History 5-3 Questions Regarding the Learning Process 5-4 Second-Language Factors 5-5 The Choice of Language 5-6 Barriers References 6. Chemical Engineering Processes 6-1 Introduction 6-2 The Chemical Industry Today 6-3 Inorganic Chemicals 6-4 Organic Chemicals 6-5 Petrochemicals 6-6 Shreve’s Unit Processes References Part II: Unit Operations 7. The Conservation Laws and Stoichiometry 7-1 Introduction 7-2 The Conservation Laws 7-3 Conservation of Mass 7-4 The Conservation Law for Energy 7-5 The Conservation Law for Momentum 7-6 Stoichiometry References 8. Thermodynamics 8-1 Introduction 8-2 Enthalpy Effects 8-3 Second-Law Calculations 8-4 Phase Equilibrium 8-5 Chemical Reaction Equilibrium References 9. Fluid Flow 9-1 Introduction 9-2 Basic Laws 9-3 Key Fluid Flow Equations 9-4 Prime Movers 9-5 Fluid-Particle Applications 9-6 Flow-through Porous Media 9-7 Fluidization References 10. Heat Transfer 10-1 Introduction 10-2 Conduction 10-3 Convection 10-4 Radiation 10-5 Condensation, Boiling, Refrigeration, and Cryogenics 10-6 Heat Exchangers 10-7 The Heat Exchanger Dilemma References 11. Mass Transfer 11-1 Introduction 11-2 Equilibrium and Rate Principles 11-3 Absorption 11-4 Adsorption 11-5 Distillation 11-6 Liquid-Liquid Extraction and Leaching References 12. Membrane Separation Processes 12-1 Introduction 12-2 Membrane Separation Principles 12-3 Reverse Osmosis 12-4 Ultrafiltration 12-5 Microfiltration 12-6 Gas Permeation 12-7 Pervaporation 12-8 Electrodialysis References 13. Chemical Reactors 13-1 Introduction 13-2 Chemical Kinetics 13-3 Arrhenius Equation 13-4 Batch Reactors 13-5 Continuous Stirred Tank Reactors (CSTRs) 13-6 Tubular Flow Reactors 13-7 Catalytic Reactors 13-8 Thermal Effects 13-9 Interpretation of Kinetic Data References 14. Process Control 14-1 Introduction 14-2 Process Control Fundamentals 14-3 Calibration of Flow and Temperature Transducers 14-4 Sizing Concerns 14-5 Feedback Control 14-6 Feedforward Control 14-7 Cascade Control References 15. Process and Plant Design 15-1 Introduction 15-2 Preliminary Studies 15-3 Process Schematics 15-4 Material Balances 15-5 Equipment Design 15-6 Instrumentation and Controls 15-7 Design Approach 15-8 The Design Report Refereces Part III: Peripheral Topics 16. Biomedical Engineering 16-1 Introduction 16-2 Basic Operations 16-3 Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) 16-4 Design Considerations 16-5 Design Procedures References 17. Medical Applications 17-1 Introduction 17-2 Early History 17-3 Definitions 17-4 Key Anatomic Parts 17-5 Current Medical Problem Areas 17-6 Health Risk Factors 17-7 Chemical Engineering Medical Applications 17-8 Chemical Engineering Opportunities References 18. Legal Considerations 18-1 Introduction 18-2 Laws and Regulations: The Differences 18-3 Intellectual Property Law 18-4 Contract Law 18-5 Tort Law 18-6 Patents 18-7 Copyright Infringement and Interference 18-8 Copyrights 18-9 Trademarks 18-10 The Engineering Professional Licensing Process References 19. Purchasing Equipment 19-1 Introduction 19-2 Factors in Equipment Selection 19-3 Preliminary Studies 19-4 Equipment Design 19-5 Equipment Specifications 19-6 Materials Selection 19-7 Instrumentation and Controls 19-8 Equipment Selection 19-9 Equipment Fabrication 19-10 Installation Procedures 19-11 Purchasing Equipment Guidelines References 20. Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection 20-1 Introduction 20-2 Installation Procedures 20-3 Operation 20-4 Maintenance and Inspection 20-5 Testing 20-6 Improving Operation and Performance 20-7 Other Equipment References 21. Energy Management 21-1 Introduction 21-2 Early History 21-3 Energy Resources 21-4 Energy Quantity and Availability 21-5 General Conservation Practices in Industry 21-6 General Domestic and Commercial Property Conservation Applications 21-7 Architecture and the Role of Urban Planning 21-8 U.S. Energy Policy and Energy Independence 21-9 Future Outlook References 22. Water Management 22-1 Introduction 22-2 Physicochemical Properties of Water 22-3 The Hydrologic Cycle 22-4 Water Usage 22-5 Regulatory Status 22-6 Acid Rain 22-7 Treatment Processes 22-8 Future Concerns References 23. Nanotechnology 23-1 Introduction 23-2 Early History 23-3 Fundamentals and Basic Principles 23-4 Nanomaterials 23-5 Production Methods 23-6 Current Applications 23-7 Environmental Concerns 23-8 Current Environmental Regulations 23-9 Future Prospects References 24. Project Management 24-1 Introduction 24-2 Initiation 24-3 Planning and Scheduling 24-4 Execution and Implementation 24-5 Monitoring and Controlling 24-6 Closing (Project Termination) 24-7 Small-Scale Project Management 24-8 Reports References Part IV: Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Topics 25. Environmental Management 25-1 Introduction 25-2 Environmental Regulations 25-3 Air, Water, and Solid Waste Management 25-4 Classification, Sources, and Effects of Pollutants 25-5 Multimedia Concerns 25-6 ISO 14000 25-7 Energy Conservation 25-8 The Pollution Prevention Concept 25-9 Green Chemistry and Green Engineering 25-10 Sustainability References 26. Health, Safety, and Accident Management 26-1 Introduction 26-2 Safety and Accidents 26-3 Emergency Planning and Response 26-4 Regulations 26-5 Introduction to Environmental Risk Assessment 26-6 Health Risk Assessment 26-7 Hazard Risk Assessment References 27. Probability and Statistics 27-1 Introduction 27-2 Probability Definitions and Interpretations 27-3 Introduction to Probability Distributions 27-4 Discrete Probability Distributions 27-5 Continuous Probability Distributions 27-6 Contemporary Statistics 27-7 Regression Analysis 27-8 Analysis of Variance References 28. Economics and Finance 28-1 Introduction 28-2 Capital Costs 28-3 Operating Costs 28-4 Project Evaluation 28-5 Perturbation Studies in Optimization 28-6 Cost-Benefit Analysis 28-7 Principles of Accounting References 29. Ethics 29-1 Introduction 29-2 The Present State 29-3 Moral Issues 29-4 Engineering Ethics 29-5 Environmental Justice 29-6 The Pros and Cons of Environmental Justice References 30. Open-Ended Problems 30-1 Introduction 30-2 The Author’s Approach 30-3 Earlier Experience 30-4 Developing Students’ Power of Critical Thinking 30-5 Creativity and Brainstorming 30-6 Inquiring Minds 30-7 Applications References Index
