Rules of Thumb for Chemical Engineers,
Edition 4
By Stephen M Hall

Publication Date: 16 Aug 2005
Description
This new edition of the most complete handbook for chemical and process engineers incorporates the latest information for engineers and practitioners who depend on it as a working tool. New material explores the recent trends and updates of gas treating and fractionator computer solutions analysis. Substantial additions to this edition include a new section on gasification that reflects the many new trends and techniques in the field and a treatment on compressible fluid flow.This convenient volume provides engineers with hundreds of common sense techniques, shortcuts, and calculations to quickly and accurately solve day-to-day design, operations, and equipment problems. Here, in a compact, easy-to-use format, are practical tips, handy formulas, correlations, curves, charts, tables, and shortcut methods that will save engineers valuable time and effort.

Key Features

  • The standard handbook for chemical and process engineers
  • All new material on pinch point analysis on networks of heat exchangers and updates on gas treating in process design and heat transfer
  • Hundreds of common sense techniques and calculations
About the author
By Stephen M Hall, P.E. is consultant to chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Table of Contents

Section One: Equipment Design1. Fluid Flow2. Heat Exchangers3. Fractionators4. Absorbers5. Pumps6. Compressors7. Drivers8. Separators/Accumulators9. Boilers10. Cooling Towers

Section Two: Process Design11. Refrigeration12. Gasification (by Chris Higman)13. Gas Treating (updated by Chris Higman)14. Vacuum Systems15. Pneumatic Conveying16. Blending

Section Three: Plant Design17. Process Evaluation18. Reliability19. Metallurgy20. Safety21. Controls

Section Four: Operations22. Troubleshooting23. Startup24. Energy Conservation25. Shortcut Methods for Decisions26. Process Modelling Using Linear Programming 27. Properties28. Approximate Conversion FactorsAppendix1: Shortcut Equipment Design Methods – Overview2: Geographic Information Systems3: Archimedes’ Method Goes Modern4: Process Safety Management5 Do-it-Yourself Shortcut Methods6: Overview for Engineering Students7: Guidelines for Equipment Decisions8: Process Specification Sheets

Book details
ISBN: 9780750678568
Page Count: 496
Retail Price : £79.00
Audience
Chemical Engineers