This is a convenient, one-volume reference that provides process engineers with quick information on the major equipment, processes and materials used in chemical, food, water/wastewater, fuel and other types of process engineering. The data is presented in short articles, supplemented and illustrated by tables, diagrams, charts and formulas.
The data is organized in twenty short chapters with a detailed index for easy reference. Much of the data is economically presented in tables.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Factors in Plant Location
Chapter 2 : Pumping and Hydraulic Engineering Data
Chapter 3 : Propulsion of Gases
Chapter 4 : Gas Cleaning
Chapter 5 : Adsorption
Chapter 6 : Screening and Grading
Chapter 7 : Conveying
Chapter 8 : Low-Viscosity Liquids Mixing
Chapter 9 : Mixing, Kneading, Blending for Pastes and Solids
Chapter 10 : Solids from Liquids Separation
Chapter 11 : Filters
Chapter 12 : Centrifuges
Chapter 13 : Heat Exchangers
Chapter 14 : Condensers, Steam Jet Ejectors
Chapter 15 : Evaporators
Chapter 16 : Distillation
Chapter 17 : Drying
Chapter 18 : Crystallizers
Chapter 19 : Definitions of Unit Processes
Chapter 20 : Frequently Used Plastics
Chapter 21 : Hydraulics
Chapter 22 : Chemistry
Chapter 23 : Corrosion
Chapter 24 : Refractories
Appendix : Useful Data
Index
