Chemical Engineering Fundamentals
An Introductory Text for the Series of Coulson and Richardson Chemical Engineering
- 1st Edition - May 13, 2019
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Authors: J. Harry Bowen, Elizabeth Rhodes
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 9 3 9 0 9 - 4
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Coulson and Richardson's classic series provides the student with an account of the fundamentals of chemical engineering, and constitutes the definitive work on the subject for academics and practitioners. Each book provides clear explanations of theory and thorough coverage of practical applications, supported by numerous worked examples and problems.
Chemical Engineering Fundamentals was conceived as an introductory text to the series. It has been written in order to address both the changes in the way Chemical Engineering is now taught around the world, and to provide an entry level treatment suitable for first year undergraduates in the UK, the USA and interantionally. The major subject areas in Chemical Engineering are dealt with in turn, at a level suitable for the target audience, and the book incorporates worked examples and problems where appropriate.
The original volumes (1&2) of the Coulson and Richardson sereis were written around a series of lectures given by the two at University College London in the late 1950s. Inthe intervening 40 years, things have moved on. The range of subjects studied has been narrowed, they are taught in less depth and covered more quickly.
Introduction to Chemical Engineering has been written by Harry Bowen and Elizabeth Rhodes, both experienced educationalists, with the blessing and co-operation of Professor Jack Richardson. The book covers fundamental topics that may not have been addressed at an elementary level in that series. As well as beginning chemical engineers, it is directed at those who seek to apply their science to engineering problems.
The book includes a general historical background for many of the chemical engineering activities of today. It goes on to give an account of the basic thermodynamics that is required in a study of chemical engineering. Chapters on fluid flow, heat transfer and separation processes illustrate the contexts in which thermodynamics is used.
Chemical Engineering Fundamentals was conceived as an introductory text to the series. It has been written in order to address both the changes in the way Chemical Engineering is now taught around the world, and to provide an entry level treatment suitable for first year undergraduates in the UK, the USA and interantionally. The major subject areas in Chemical Engineering are dealt with in turn, at a level suitable for the target audience, and the book incorporates worked examples and problems where appropriate.
The original volumes (1&2) of the Coulson and Richardson sereis were written around a series of lectures given by the two at University College London in the late 1950s. Inthe intervening 40 years, things have moved on. The range of subjects studied has been narrowed, they are taught in less depth and covered more quickly.
Introduction to Chemical Engineering has been written by Harry Bowen and Elizabeth Rhodes, both experienced educationalists, with the blessing and co-operation of Professor Jack Richardson. The book covers fundamental topics that may not have been addressed at an elementary level in that series. As well as beginning chemical engineers, it is directed at those who seek to apply their science to engineering problems.
The book includes a general historical background for many of the chemical engineering activities of today. It goes on to give an account of the basic thermodynamics that is required in a study of chemical engineering. Chapters on fluid flow, heat transfer and separation processes illustrate the contexts in which thermodynamics is used.
Provides an introduction to the Coulson and Richardson Chemical Engineering series.
A valuable and accessible introduction to the subject of chemical engineering for first-year undergraduates.Worked examples and solutions to problems are provided throughout the text in order for students to solve real life problems as they progress through their course.
A valuable and accessible introduction to the subject of chemical engineering for first-year undergraduates.Worked examples and solutions to problems are provided throughout the text in order for students to solve real life problems as they progress through their course.
Chemical Engineering students at undergraduate level.
Introduction; Stoichiometry and Materials Balances; Energy and the Laws of Thermodynamics; Fluids and their Flow Characteristics; Energy Balances and Thermochemistry; Heat Transfer and Heat Exchangers; Non-Ideal Systems and Equilibria between Phases; Chemical Reactions and Chemical Equilibria; Separation by Stages.
- Edition: 1
- Published: May 13, 2019
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Language: English
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J. Harry Bowen
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Wales at SwanseaER
Elizabeth Rhodes
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Wales at Swansea