Introduction to Process Systems Engineering
Basic Principles and Calculations with MATLAB and Python
- 1st Edition - September 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Author: Ioannis K. Kookos
- Language: English
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Description
Description
Introduction to Process Systems Engineering: Basic Principles and Calculations with MATLAB and Python comprehensively approaches how to master core chemical engineering concepts through computational methods. The book bridges the gap between theory and practice by integrating numerical computations from the outset, enabling students and professionals to develop practical skills alongside foundational knowledge. Covering essential topics such as mass and energy balances, property calculations, vapor-liquid equilibria, and process optimization, the book emphasizes realistic problem-solving using accessible MATLAB and Python programs. Each chapter features real-world examples, progressively increasing in complexity to build confidence and competence.
The material is tailored to current chemical engineering practice, making it an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and industry practitioners seeking to enhance their computational and analytical capabilities in process systems engineering. This book empowers readers to learn by doing, fostering a deeper understanding of both theoretical principles and their practical applications.
The material is tailored to current chemical engineering practice, making it an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and industry practitioners seeking to enhance their computational and analytical capabilities in process systems engineering. This book empowers readers to learn by doing, fostering a deeper understanding of both theoretical principles and their practical applications.
Key features
Key features
- Facilitates the learning process through the parallel development of theoretical and computational skills
- Incorporates realistic examples of solved problems
- Employs relatively simple computer programs in MATLAB and Python
- Focuses exclusively on material that is relevant and current to chemical engineering practice
Readership
Readership
(Under)graduate students in Chemical Engineering
Table of contents
Table of contents
1 - Introduction to chemical and process systems engineering
2 - Introduction and basic definitions
3 - General balance equations
4 - Component mass and mole balances
5 - Energy balance equation
6 - Mass balances at steady state
7 - Properties of single component systems
8 - Vapor-liquid equilibrium calculations
9 - Process flowsheeting
10 - Graphical design techniques
11 - Psychrometry
12 - Process optimization
13 - Dimensional analysis and scale-up
2 - Introduction and basic definitions
3 - General balance equations
4 - Component mass and mole balances
5 - Energy balance equation
6 - Mass balances at steady state
7 - Properties of single component systems
8 - Vapor-liquid equilibrium calculations
9 - Process flowsheeting
10 - Graphical design techniques
11 - Psychrometry
12 - Process optimization
13 - Dimensional analysis and scale-up
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: September 4, 2026
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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Ioannis K. Kookos
Ioannis K. Kookos is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Patras, with a Diploma from the National Technical University of Athens and advanced degrees from Imperial College, London. His research emphasizes the design, economic analysis, and optimization of renewable energy and platform chemical production systems. He has over 130 publications, authored five books in Greek, and two in English, with significant citation metrics. Kookos directs the “Design, Economic Analysis and Optimization” Laboratory and the Institute of Circular Economy, supervising numerous students and researchers. His teaching spans over 25 years, covering various chemical engineering courses.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, GreeceView book on ScienceDirect
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