Basic principles and calculations in chemical engineering
This text is intended to serve as an introduction to the principles and techniques used in the field of chemical, petroleum, and environmental engineering. The central themes of the book involve (1) learning how to formulate and solve (a) material balances, (b) energy balances, and (c) both simultaneously; (2) developing problem solving skills; and (3) becoming familiar with the use of units, physical properties, and the behavior of gases and liquids. At the front of each chapter is an information flow diagram that shows how the topics discussed in the chapter relate to the objective of being able to solve successfully problems involving material and energy balances. A good introductory book to chemical engineering principles and calculations should (1) explain the fundamential concepts in not too stilted language together with generous use of appropriate equations and diagrams; (2) provide sufficient examples with detailed solutions to clearly illustrate (1); (3) present ideas in small packages that are easily identified as part of a larger framework; (4) include tests and answers that enable the reader to evaluate his or her accomplishments; and (5) provide the instructor with a wide selection of problems and questions to evaluate student competence. All of these features have been built into this text.
- OSTI ID:
- 5410794
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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