Phase Equilibrium Engineering
- 2nd Edition, Volume 13 - November 1, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Authors: Esteban Alberto Brignole, Selva Pereda
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 8 5 7 - 5
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 3 6 2 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 8 5 8 - 2
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Request a sales quotePhase Equilibrium Engineering, Second Edition presents a systematic and fully updated study of the application of phase equilibrium tools to the development of chemical processes. The thermodynamic modeling of mixtures for process development, synthesis, simulation, design, and optimization are analyzed. This book changes the focus from the use of thermodynamics relationships to compute phase equilibria to the design and control of the phase conditions that a process needs. In this second edition, the authors have thoroughly updated all chapters with new sections and case studies and added new chapters relating to their expertise and newest experimental work in high pressure labs and modelling of behavior of complex mixtures.
Traditionally, the teaching of phase equilibria emphasizes the relationships between the thermodynamic variables of each phase in equilibrium rather than its engineering applications. This book changes the focus from the use of thermodynamics relationships to compute phase equilibria to the design and control of the phase conditions that a process needs. The thermodynamic modeling of mixtures for process development, synthesis, simulation, design, and optimization is analyzed. The relation between the mixture molecular properties, the selection of the thermodynamic model and the process technology that could be applied are discussed. A classification of mixtures, separation process, thermodynamic models and technologies is presented to guide the engineer in the world of separation processes. The phase condition required for a given reacting system is studied at subcritical and supercritical conditions. The four cardinal points of phase equilibrium engineering are: the chemical plant or process, the laboratory, the modeling of phase equilibria and the simulator. The harmonization of all these components to obtain a better design or operation is the goal of phase equilibrium engineering.
- Methodologies are discussed using relevant industrial examples
- The molecular nature and composition of the process mixture is given a key role in process decisions
- Phase equilibrium diagrams are used as a drawing board for process implementation
New to this edition:
- More focus on high pressure lab work and thermodynamic modelling of behavior of complex mixtures with two new chapters included
- Existing chapters fully updated where appropriate and strengthened further with new case studies and research
Graduate thermodynamics courses for chemical engineering students studying process engineering as well as practicing industrial chemical process research, design, and development engineers, Research laboratories working on supercritical fluid extraction and processing will also find it useful for reference, as well as specialist companies involved in relevant aspects of chemical engineering (separation processes, high-pressure operations)
1. Phase Equilibrium and Process Development
2. Intermolecular Forces, Classes of Molecules, and Separation Processes
3. Phase Equilibrium Diagrams
4. Physical Properties and Thermodynamic Models
5. A General Approach to Phase Diagrams for Binary Systems
6. Thermodynamic modelling of renewable resources
7. High pressure laboratory for phase equilibrium engineering
8. Phase Equilibrium Engineering Principles
9. Phase Equilibrium Engineering in Distillation
10. Selection and Design of Solvents por Separation Processes
11. Green Processes and High-Pressure Solvents
12. High-Pressure Fractionation and Extraction of Natural Oils
13. Phase Equilibrium Engineering Principles in Reactive Systems
14. Phase Equilibrium Engineering in Conceptual Process Design
2. Intermolecular Forces, Classes of Molecules, and Separation Processes
3. Phase Equilibrium Diagrams
4. Physical Properties and Thermodynamic Models
5. A General Approach to Phase Diagrams for Binary Systems
6. Thermodynamic modelling of renewable resources
7. High pressure laboratory for phase equilibrium engineering
8. Phase Equilibrium Engineering Principles
9. Phase Equilibrium Engineering in Distillation
10. Selection and Design of Solvents por Separation Processes
11. Green Processes and High-Pressure Solvents
12. High-Pressure Fractionation and Extraction of Natural Oils
13. Phase Equilibrium Engineering Principles in Reactive Systems
14. Phase Equilibrium Engineering in Conceptual Process Design
- Edition: 2
- Volume: 13
- Published: November 1, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 416
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443158575
- Hardback ISBN: 9780443133626
- eBook ISBN: 9780443158582
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Esteban Alberto Brignole
Esteban A. Brignole is Professor Emeritus at the Universidad Nacional Sur and Superior Researcher at CONICET PLAPIQUI, Bahai Blanca, Argentina. He is recognized as arguably the most prominent figure in Applied Thermodynamics in Latin America. His major research contributions are the pioneering work on molecular design of solvents and the novel integration of rigorous thermodynamic methods to process engineering, which have gained him international recognition. The leitmotif of his 50-year-long career has been the development of Chemical Engineering in Iberoamerican countries, where he has contributed to the establishment of successful programs of industry/academy collaboration and international cooperation. His idea of organizing EQUIFASE, while still in the early stages of his career, is an example of successful action to promote regional integration. The most prominent characteristic of his personality is his passion for progress and innovation, following Professor Brignole’s favourite quote from George Bernard Shaw: “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.”
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus, Universidad Nacional Sur and Superior Researcher, CONICET PLAPIQUI, Bahai Blanca, ArgentinaSP
Selva Pereda
Selva Pereda is Principal Researcher at the Argentinean National Research Council (CONICET) and Associate Professor at National South University, Argentina. Her research field of interest is the thermodynamic modelling of complex systems and its application to process and product conceptual design for the development of biorefineries. Her contributions are focused on the systematic application of thermodynamic tools to develop pressure-intensified technologies. She is an Editorial board member of the Elsevier Journal of Supercritical Fluids.
Affiliations and expertise
Principal Researcher, Argentinean National Research Council (CONICET) and Associate Professor, National South University, Argentina