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  • Computational Fluid Dynamics in Chemical Engineering

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Cíntia Soares + 1 more
    • English
    Computational Fluid Dynamics in Chemical Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications begins with an overview of the current use and critical importance in both industrial and academic scenarios, presenting the key concepts that are the base of this discipline and showing how it is strongly related to a variety of adjacent areas. The fundamentals of the necessary mathematical modelling required and the solution of complex system of equations using CFD techniques (with a comprehensive description of different numerical methods) are then presented in detail.Part II then presents a variety of applications of CFD in the context of Chemical Reaction Engineering. Detailed examples are explored, ranging from single-phase to multiphase reactors (including operation in microfluidic devices before presenting the main trends, challenges, and opportunities for CFD in this area over the next decades. Part III presents a variety of applications of CFD in the context of the Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering. Detailed examples are explored, ranging from fluid mixing to coupled heat and mass transport phenomena, passing through heat transfer, solids handling and transport in porous media. Part IV concludes the book with an overview of advanced uses of CFD in Chemical Engineering and related areas with a focus on Multiphysics applications (e.g., combining CFD with acoustics, analysing and designing photochemical reactors coupling CFD with light modelling, etc.). Multiscale applications, combining CFD with macroscopic and molecular simulation are also discussed. Finally, an overview of combining CFD with optimization techniques (including DOE and machine learning) is presented.The book is primarily intended for graduate level students and early career students in chemical engineering as well as those working in industry on the analysis, design, optimization and scale-up of a variety of equipment who require better understanding of phenomena occurring in that environment.
  • Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Minichannels and Microchannels

    • 3rd Edition
    • Satish Kandlikar + 4 more
    • English
    Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Minichannels and Microchannels, Third Edition presents a groundbreaking exploration of heat transfer and fluid flow in microscale passages, offering valuable insights for designers and researchers in the field. This comprehensive text delves into the fundamental mechanisms of single-phase and two-phase flows, providing a detailed analysis of novel enhancement techniques and numerical modeling approaches essential for efficient heat removal and thermal management. The book's table of contents delves into various critical topics, starting with an introduction to the need for smaller flow passages and basic heat transfer considerations. It further explores gas flows, liquid flow dynamics, flow boiling phenomena in minichannels and microchannels, numerical modeling of flow boiling, and an overview of changes in the 3rd edition. Each chapter offers a deep dive into the mechanisms and design considerations crucial for understanding heat and fluid flow at the microscale level. Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Minichannels and Microchannels, Third Edition serves as a sourcebook for engineers, researchers, and graduate students in mechanical engineering and thermal sciences studying microchannel flow passages. Professionals in microfluidics and educators teaching graduate-level courses in thermal engineering can benefit from the practical examples and real-life case studies presented in the book, making it an indispensable resource for those involved in the design and development of heat exchangers with minichannel and microchannel flow passages.
  • Microfluidics in Chemical Engineering

    Multiphase Flow and Dispersion, Microreaction and Product Engineering
    • 1st Edition
    • Wei Wang + 3 more
    • English
    Microfluidics for Chemical Engineering: Flow and Reaction, Microreaction, On-line Detection, and Product Engineering presents the fundamentals of microfluidic flow and dispersion and provides new insights on the use of microfluidics in the field of chemical engineering. The book provides a timely, comprehensive, and detailed overview, demonstrating this state-of-the-art methodology, research advances, and classic instances, and providing insightful, forward-looking perspectives. Content ranges from flow and dispersion in microfluidics, microreaction regulation via the coalesce and transfer of droplets, to product engineering regarding controllable fabrication of microparticles and microfibers with advanced functions.The chapters clearly summarize the design concepts and general strategies involved as well as the involved mechanisms and classic instances. Instructive advice is also featured throughout on rational regulation of multiphase flows and interfaces in microfluidics, thus offering guidance for process intensification of chemical engineering. It is primarily written for advanced graduate/postdoc students and researchers chemical engineering, but with relevance to materials scientists, physical and materials (including polymer) chemists, physicists, biochemists, as well as pharmaceutical and biomedical scientists.
  • Comprehensive Organic Functional Group Transformations III

    • 3rd Edition
    • Gary A Molander
    • English
    Comprehensive Organic Functional Group Transformations III, Four Volume Set is the essential one-stop resource for researchers navigating the vast landscape of organic transformations. This new edition builds on the legacy of its predecessors by offering 130 expertly curated in-depth reviews, each focused on the efficient formation and interconversion of functional groups. This new edition covers breakthrough methodologies that are reshaping the field. Topics like C–H and C–F activation speak to the growing ability to functionalize previously inert bonds, opening new pathways in drug discovery and materials science. The coverage of alkene difunctionalization and dual catalysis highlights the push toward complexity-building in fewer steps, while continuous-flow methods and electrochemistry reflect the shift toward greener, scalable, and more automated synthesis. Organocatalysis, photoredox catalysis, and biocatalysis showcase the integration of biological and light-driven processes, aligning with the broader movement toward sustainable and selective transformations. Whether for teaching, research, or industrial application, Comprehensive Organic Functional Group Transformations III empowers users to quickly identify the best synthetic route for any functional group transformation, making it an indispensable tool for chemists at all levels.
  • Introduction to Supercritical Fluids

    A Spreadsheet-Based Approach
    • 2nd Edition
    • Richard L. Smith + 2 more
    • English
    Introduction to Supercritical Fluids, Second Edition provides an accessible overview of elementary supercritical fluid processes (extraction, particle formation, mass transfer, heat exchangers, phase equilibrium, chemical reaction equilibrium) supported by easy-to-use Excel spreadsheets suitable for both specialized-discipli... (chemistry or chemical engineering student) and mixed-discipline (engineering/economi... student) classes. Each chapter contains worked examples, tip boxes and end-of-the-chapter problems and projects.Part I covers web-based chemical information resources, applications and simplified theory presented in a way that allows students of all disciplines to delve into the properties of supercritical fluids and to design energy, extraction and materials formation systems for real-world processes that use supercritical water or supercritical carbon dioxide.Part II takes a practical approach and addresses the thermodynamic framework, equations of state, fluid phase equilibria, mass transfer (newly added), heat transfer and cycle analysis (newly added), chemical equilibria and reaction kinetics of supercritical fluids. Spreadsheets are arranged as Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) functions and macros that are completely (source code) accessible for students who have interest in developing their own programs. Programming is not required to solve problems or to complete projects in the text.Introduction to Supercritical Fluids, Second Edition is written primarily for graduate students and researchers in chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science.
  • Comprehensive Polymer Science

    • 2nd Edition
    • Ray Suprakas Sinha
    • English
    Polymer Science: A Comprehensive Reference, Second Edition, Eight Volume Set presents an authoritative and comprehensive treatment on the role of polymers in modern science and technology. Like the book's first edition, this update gives a broad, in-depth, and fundamental understanding of polymer synthesis, polymerization processes, properties, characterization methods, and techniques to develop polymer nanostructures and soft objects. Readers will find discussions on a myriad of applications of polymeric materials, with this fully revised and updated edition including a greater focus on issues surrounding sustainability, energy, and biomedical fields.As a complete overview of the flourishing role of polymers in modern science and technology, this new edition retains the critically acclaimed approach of the previous edition while introducing readers to the latest developments in the field.
  • Handbook of Electronic Structure Theory

    Methods and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Majdi Hochlaf + 1 more
    • English
    Handbook of Electronic Structure Theory: Methods and Applications provides a much-needed learning resource that collects and demonstrates the various key methods involved in electronic structure theory, the feasibility and reliability of electronic structure calculations, and their applications using computational chemistry. With a particular focus on the most modern and recent problems that are typically poorly covered in existing, largely outdated book literature, this handbook is designed with early career researchers in mind. It is written primarily for masters, PhD, and postdoctoral students in theoretical and computational chemistry as well as experimental researchers wishing to apply quantum chemical methods in a critical way. Elements like summary boxes, worked examples, and downloadable datasets make this a holistic guide to the topic for learners from different backgrounds who require a deeper understanding of electronic structure theory. Sections focus on critical core theories, the most important recent developments, and future directions, including key topics such as the electronic excited states and the harnessing of machine learning. Finally, the book collects a range of key case study examples of applications, such as in biomolecules, in spectroscopy, and for use in catalysis, amongst others.
  • Global Physical Climatology

    • 3rd Edition
    • Dennis L. Hartmann
    • English
    Global Physical Climatology, Third Edition delineates the science of climate and climate change that spans the atmosphere, oceans, and land surfaces. The book begins with a detailed introduction of the climate system and then introduces its physics, including the principles and processes that determine the structure and climate of the atmosphere, oceans, and land surfaces. More advanced sections apply the basic knowledge introduced earlier in the text in understanding natural variability of the climate in both the present and past, the sensitivity of climate to external forces, explanations for the ice ages, and the science of human-induced climate change.The physical principles and computer models necessary for understanding past climate and predicting future climate are also discussed. This book is recommended for upper division undergraduates and graduates in meteorology, atmospheric science, oceanography, and other environmental fields. It is also suitable for students with a background of at least one year of college physics and calculus as well as researchers in academia, government (military, NOAA, NWS), and policymakers.
  • Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 215
    • Christos Ganos + 1 more
    • English
    Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome is an essential resource that delves into the clinical aspects, treatments, and ongoing research related to tic disorders and Tourette syndrome. It covers a range of topics from primary to secondary and functional tics, providing differential diagnosis. The book is designed to offer foundational knowledge to neurologists, psychiatrists, neuropsychiatrists, and psychologists, while also catering to the needs of advanced readers. In addition to clinical presentations, the book discusses the epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology of tics, along with common neuropsychiatric comorbidities such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD, mood disorders, and intermittent explosive disorder. The volume also includes treatment options and clinical scales to evaluate tics, illustrated with video accompaniments and animal models.
  • Stanhope & Lancaster's Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing

    • 7th Edition
    • Lisa M. Turner + 1 more
    • English
    Master the essentials of health promotion in community and public health nursing! Stanhope & Lancaster's Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing, 7th Edition provides clear, concise coverage of the nurse’s role in preventing disease, promoting health, and providing health education in community settings. Case studies and critical thinking activities make it easier to apply concepts to community nursing practice. New to this edition are AACN Essentials, Healthy People 2030 guidelines, and coverage of the latest issues, trends, and practices. Written by nursing educators Lisa Turner and Krista Lynn Jones, this market-leading text shows how to design effective nursing strategies for vulnerable and special populations.