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Scaling Chemical Processes
Practical Guides in Chemical Engineering
1st Edition - June 8, 2016
Author: Jonathan Worstell
Paperback ISBN:9780128046357
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eBook ISBN:9780128047699
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Scaling Chemical Processes: Practical Guides in Chemical Engineering is one of a series of short texts that each provides a focused introductory view on a single subject. The full… Read more
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Scaling Chemical Processes: Practical Guides in Chemical Engineering is one of a series of short texts that each provides a focused introductory view on a single subject. The full library spans the main topics in the chemical process industries for engineering professionals who require a basic grounding in various related topics. They are ‘pocket publications’ that the professional engineer can easily carry with them or access electronically while working. Each text is highly practical and applied, and presents first principles for engineers who need to get up to speed in a new area fast.
The focused facts provided in each guide will help you converse with experts in the field, attempt your own initial troubleshooting, check calculations, and solve rudimentary problems. This book discusses scaling chemical processes from a laboratory through a pilot plant to a commercial plant. It bases scaling on similarity principles and uses dimensional analysis to derive the dimensionless parameters necessary to ensure a successful chemical process development program. This series is fully endorsed and co-branded by the IChemE, and they help to promote the series.
Offers practical, short, concise information on the basics to help you get an answer or teach yourself a new topic quickly
Includes industry examples to help you solve real world problems
Provides key facts for professionals in convenient single subject volumes
Discusses scaling chemical processes from a laboratory through a pilot plant to a commercial plant
Practicing engineers (primarily chemical engineers) who need to quickly learn key facts about a topic. Specific audience will be different for each short format.
Dedication
Chapter 1. Introduction
Abstract
Introduction
Process Scaling
Similarity
Models
Dimensional Analysis and Models
Summary
References
Chapter 2. Dimensional Analysis
Abstract
Introduction
Physical Concept, Physical Quantity, and Dimension
Equations and Physical Magnitude
Systems of Units
Developing Dimensional Analysis
Dimension as a Power Law
Dimensional Homogeneity
Matrix Formulation of Dimensional Analysis
Identifying Variables for Dimensional Analysis
Summary
References
Chapter 3. Control Regime
Abstract
Introduction
Control Regimes for Heat Transfer
Control Regimes for Gas–Liquid Semibatch Processes
Control Regimes for Immiscible Liquid–Liquid Semibatch Processes
Control Regimes for Fixed-Bed Reactors
Summary
References
Chapter 4. Scaling Fluid Flow
Abstract
Introduction
General Fluid Flow Characteristics
Scaling Water Flow in Smooth Pipe
Scaling Fluid Flow in a Circular Pipe
Scaling Centrifugal Pumps
Fluid Flow Through a Packed Bed
Summary
References
Chapter 5. Scaling Heat Transfer
Abstract
Introduction
Heated, Uninsulated Storage Tank
Heated, Insulated Batch Mixer
Heat Exchangers
Summary
References
Chapter 6. Scaling Chemical Reactors
Abstract
Introduction
First-Order, Homogeneous Batch Reaction
First-Order, Homogeneous Batch Reaction With Agitation
First-Order, Homogeneous Reaction in a Plug-Flow Reactor
Scaling Adiabatic Fixed-Bed Reactors
Summary
References
No. of pages: 186
Language: English
Published: June 8, 2016
Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
Paperback ISBN: 9780128046357
eBook ISBN: 9780128047699
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Jonathan Worstell
Jonathan Worstell earned his Physics degree from Northwestern University then switched to the chemical sciences, earning an MS in Chemistry from Ball State University and a PhD in Applied Chemistry from Colorado School of Mines. Dr. Worstell worked at Eli Lilly and Company and Northwestern University Medical School prior to starting a thirty year career in the petrochemical industry. After retiring from the petrochemical industry, he began an academic career at University of Houston where he teaches senior level chemical engineering courses. Dr. Worstell also consults with several global petrochemical companies.