Books in Chemical engineering

The Chemical Engineering collection offers content that combines research with foundational knowledge, practical information, methods and case studies, in a variety of areas, including biochemical engineering, catalysis, filtration & separation, colloids & surface chemistry, electrochemical engineering, energy & transport processes, materials chemistry, metallurgy, process engineering, safety & reliability, sustainable & environmental, to help chemical engineers address the challenges we face today, including climate change, global warming, health and nutrition, and alternative energy.

Books Journals

Cable-Network Structures

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Sichen Yuan + 1 more
English
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Cable-Network Structures: A New Approach to Form Finding, Optimal Design, and Shape Control provides a framework for form finding, optimal design, and shape control of cable-network structures in various engineering applications. Summarizing the latest research on these structures, the book outlines cutting-edge methods for form finding, modeling, pseudo-geodesic design of surface geometries, minimum residual nodal displacements for optimal shape adjustment, and more. These methods are applied to various large-scale structures, and they are compared with other methods in numerical simulations.Self-con... and easy-to-understand, this book serves as a useful resource on modeling, analysis, design, and control of cable-network structures for professionals, researchers, and students in aerospace, mechanical, and civil engineering.

Turbulence and Transition in Supersonic and Hypersonic Flows

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Johan Larsson + 1 more
English
Paperback
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Turbulence and Transition in Supersonic and Hypersonic Flows explains how to understand and mathematically model these phenomena, with an emphasis on the unique challenges and features that the compressibility of the fluid introduces. This timely book responds to an increase in research interest in this topic, explaining how to use the latest numerical methods as well as providing important background theory. It covers both the problem of how a laminar boundary layer transitions to turbulence in the supersonic and hypersonic regime and the problem of how compressibility of a fluid affects turbulence.Compressi... flows are important in many areas of engineering, including external aerodynamics, internal flows in propulsion and power generation applications, flows in supercritical fluids, and many others.

Yarn Twisting Dynamics

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Menghe Miao
English
Paperback
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Yarn Twisting Dynamics presents the general differential equations of yarn twisting dynamics, describing rotational kinematics and kinetics, along with the twist blocking mechanisms of traveling yarns in straight and spatial paths. General solutions to yarn twisting dynamic equations, including twist wave propagation and twist distributions in idealized systems are also presented. Yarn tensile, torsional, and compressional properties are discussed based on yarn helical structure models. Users will find this book to be a first principles approach to yarn twisting problems in yarn manufacturing and handling systems.Other sections cover yarn twisting dynamics and twist blockage theories, including conventional ring spinning, modified ring spinning, additive spinning (i.e., open-end spinning), constant and periodic false-twisting, rub-condensing (i.e., roving and slubbing production), false twist texturing, and carbon nanotube yarn production systems.

Current Advances in Solid-State Fermentation

2nd Edition
September 1, 2025
Ashok Pandey + 3 more
English
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Current Advances in Solid-State Fermentation: Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Second Edition offers a detailed examination of the latest advancements in solid-state fermentation. This comprehensive overview covers scientific, technological, and engineering progress within the bioprocessing field. Key topics include bioreactor designs, fermentation processes, genetically modified microbes, process modeling and optimization, extraction techniques, and media preparation. The book's historical perspective, coupled with its discussion on bioprocess systems and kinetics, sets the stage for understanding the fundamentals and applications of solid-state fermentation.Additio... the book emphasizes the integration of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence-based modeling and intelligent control systems to meet industry demands and foster future advancements. It serves as an essential resource for researchers and students, providing a single point of reference from laboratory to industrial applications. The text also highlights the importance of key principles for analysis, optimization, and design, ensuring it remains a valuable reference in the field.

Damage Analysis of Natural Fiber-reinforced Polymer Biocomposites

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan + 4 more
English
Paperback
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Damage Analysis of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites: Destructive and Non-destructive Evaluation and Modelling presents the latest research findings in this important research field. The chapters focus on the causes of damage in these materials, its initiation, progression, detection, and evaluation using both experimental and numerical methods. It is only by understanding these mechanisms at a deeper level that new materials can be developed with enhanced properties for a broad range of different industrial applications.The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, as well as materials scientists and engineers and other professionals working in the damage mechanics of composites and polymer biocomposite materials.

Method of Process Systems in Energy Systems: Emerging Energy Systems Part II

1st Edition
Volume 9
September 1, 2025
Faisal Irshad Khan + 1 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Method of Process Systems in Energy Systems: Emerging Energy Systems, Part II, Volume Nine, the latest release in the Methods in Chemical Process Safety series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Cybersecurity of Energy Systems, Risk-based alarm design and management, Data Fusion and Machine Learning in Fault Detection & Diagnosis, Resilience of Emerging Energy System, Identifying Cyber Risks in Energy Systems: Challenges and Strategies, Numerical risk-based models for optimizing renewable energy systems, and more.Other sections cover Advancing Operational Risk Assessment in emerging Energy Systems: Methods and Applications, From Process Design to Control: Advancing Instrumented Energy System for Sustainable and Efficient Operations, Approaches for sustainability assessment in the design of energy systems, Reliability-Informed Economic Assessment of Blue Hydrogen Production Design in a Low-Carbon Energy System, Cyber-Secure and Safe Operation of Renewable Energy Distribution Systems, and more.

Corrosion Atlas Case Studies

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Fuad Khoshnaw
English
Paperback
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Corrosion Atlas Case Studies: 2025 Edition gives engineers expedient corrosion solutions for common industrial equipment, no matter the industry. Providing a purely operational level view, this reference is designed as concise case studies categorized by material. It includes content surrounding the phenomenon, equipment appearance (supported by a color image), time of service, conditions where the corrosion occurred, cause, and suggested remedies within each case study. Rounding out with an introductory, foundational layer of corrosion principles, this book delivers what is needed to solve equipment corrosion problems. Finally, additional reference listings for deeper understanding beyond the practical elements are also included.

Aquatic Resource Biorefineries

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Meisam Tabatabaei + 3 more
English
Paperback
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Aquatic Resource Biorefineries: Harnessing Aquatic Resources for Sustainable Production represents a groundbreaking exploration of how aquatic resources can be harnessed for sustainable production. This comprehensive volume bridges the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical applications, encouraging collaboration between academia and industry. With topics spanning from waste utilization to environmental impact assessments, the book tackles pressing issues such as efficient extraction methods, biohydrogen production, and market potential for products like chitosan and bioplastics. As this work delves into innovative strategies and offers actionable solutions, it is an essential resource for researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders aiming to advance the field of aquatic biorefinery.In addition to addressing optimal resource utilization, the book emphasizes improving fermentation process efficiency, scaling sustainable practices, and assessing environmental impacts. It explores cutting-edge developments, such as extracting chitin and chitosan, producing biohydrogen and bioplastics, and estimating market growth for aquatic-derived products like carotenoids. By blending research insights with industry advancements, this text serves as a vital guide for creating eco-friendly biorefinery platforms and fostering sustainable decision-making. With its focus on bridging theory and practice, Aquatic Resource Biorefineries remains an indispensable tool for understanding and innovating within this rapidly evolving domain.

Membrane and Coating-Based Built Environmental Control Technologies

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Li-Zhi Zhang + 3 more
English
Paperback
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Membrane and Coating-Based Built Environmental Control Technologies addresses the urgent need for energy-saving and low-carbon solutions in the HVAC industry. With air conditioning accounting for a significant portion of energy consumption, this book explores technologies such as total heat recovery, air dehumidification, PM2.5 purification, and anti-frosting and anti-dewing. The utilization of membranes and coatings in these technologies has shown promising results in efficiency and indoor environment control. It provides a comprehensive overview of these advancements, including principles, material fabrications, performance analysis methods, and design guidelines.The book fills the gap in the market by offering an up-to-date reference that covers traditional and novel applications of membranes and coatings. It includes applications in areas like total heat recovery, air humidification and dehumidification, PM2.5 filtration, anti-frosting, and self-cleaning. It also provides mathematical models and numerical schemes to address heat and mass transfer challenges. Overall, it serves as a valuable resource for professionals, researchers, and students in the field of built environmental control technologies.

Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceutical Wastewater Part A

1st Edition
Volume 65
September 1, 2025
Mihir Kumar Purkait + 2 more
English
Hardback
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Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceutical Wastewater, Volume 65 in the Advances in Chemical Engineering series, highlights new advances in the field, with this volume presenting insightful chapters on topics such as An Overview of Global Occurrences, Physicochemical Properties, and Ecotoxic Effects of Pharmaceuticals, Performances of Conventional Treatment Techniques for the Treatment of Pharmaceutical Contaminated Water: Challenges and Opportunities, Advancements in Photocatalysis: Basics, Classifications, and Controlling Parameters, Advancements in Photocatalyst Synthesis, Physicochemical Characterizations of the Photocatalysts, and much more.Additional chapters cover Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradations of Various Pharmaceuticals: Analysis and Degradation Mechanisms, Kinetic Modeling and Rate of Reactions for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceuticals, Integration of the Photocatalytic System with Other Advanced Treatment Techniques, Economic Aspects of Photocatalytic Pharmaceutical Degradation, and Case Studies on Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceuticals in Different Countries.

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