Moran's Dictionary of Chemical Engineering Practice
- 1st Edition - November 18, 2022
- Latest edition
- Author: Sean Moran
- Language: English
Moran’s Dictionary of Chemical Engineering Practice is the most comprehensive guide to the jargon of the chemical engineering profession. It defines and where necessary disambigu… Read more
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Moran’s Dictionary of Chemical Engineering Practice is the most comprehensive guide to the jargon of the chemical engineering profession. It defines and where necessary disambiguates more than 10,000 terms and includes short discussions of the various meanings of the most contested terms. Written by a highly experienced practitioner and drawing on the input of over two hundred other chemical engineering practitioners, it represents the most complete, current consensus on the language of chemical engineering.
- Defines key words and phrases as used by professional chemical engineers
- Explains sector-specific differences in terminology
- Explores the complexity of key contested terms in a series of mini-essays
- References relevant codes and standards
The dictionary is primarily for chemical engineering practitioners, especially those early in their careers, and those working across different industries. Academics, graduates and practitioners switching sector or job related in chemical engineering disciplines will also find it useful.
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18. R
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- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 18, 2022
- Language: English
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Sean Moran
Eur Ing Dr Seán Moran CEng is a practising chemical engineer with over thirty years of experience in process design, commissioning, and troubleshooting. He started his career with international process engineering contractors before setting up his own consultancy in 1996, specializing in process and hydraulic design for water, sewage and industrial effluent treatment plants. Sean spent several years in academia, where he held positions including a Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professorship, and is a strong advocate for the overhaul of traditional university chemical engineering curricula. He is the author of three textbooks and many articles on process plant design and layout, and has an international portfolio of design and forensic engineering projects.
Affiliations and expertise
Engineering Consultant, Expertise Limited, Wirksworth, UKRead Moran's Dictionary of Chemical Engineering Practice on ScienceDirect