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Conceptual design of chemical processes / James M. Douglas..

By: Douglas, James M. (James Merrill).
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: McGraw-Hill chemical engineering series.Publisher: New York : McGraw-Hill, c1988Description: xviii, 601 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 0070177627 .Subject(s): Chemical processesDDC classification: 660.281
Contents:
Part I: A strategy for process synthesis and analysis -- The nature of process synthesis and analysis -- Engineering economics -- Economic decision making: Design of a solvent recovery system -- Part II: Developing a conceptual design and finding the best flowsheet -- Input information and batch versus continuous -- Input-output structure of the flowsheet -- Recycle structure of the flowsheet -- Separation system -- Heat-exchanger networks -- Cost diagrams and the quick screening of process alternatives -- Part III: Other design tools and applications -- Preliminary process optimization -- Process retrofits -- Computer-aided design programs (FLOWTRAN) -- Summary of the conceptual design procedure and extensions of the method.

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Explaining the concepts behind process design, this book uses a case study approach, guiding readers through realistic design problems, and referring back to these cases at the end of each chapter. It also uses shortcut techniques that help engineers to obtain the whole focus for a design in a very short period (generally less than two days).

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Part I: A strategy for process synthesis and analysis -- The nature of process synthesis and analysis -- Engineering economics -- Economic decision making: Design of a solvent recovery system -- Part II: Developing a conceptual design and finding the best flowsheet -- Input information and batch versus continuous -- Input-output structure of the flowsheet -- Recycle structure of the flowsheet -- Separation system -- Heat-exchanger networks -- Cost diagrams and the quick screening of process alternatives -- Part III: Other design tools and applications -- Preliminary process optimization -- Process retrofits -- Computer-aided design programs (FLOWTRAN) -- Summary of the conceptual design procedure and extensions of the method.

CIT Module CHEP 8016 - Core reading

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Part I A Strategy For Process Synthesis and Analysis
  • 1 The Nature of Process Synthesis and Analysis
  • 2 Engineering Economics
  • 3 Economic Decision Making-Design of a Solvent Recovery System
  • Part II Developing A Conceptual Design and Finding the Best Flowsheet
  • 4 Input Information and Batch vs. Continuous
  • 5 Input-Output Structure of the Flowsheet
  • 6 Recycle Structure of the Flowsheet
  • 7 Separation System
  • 8 Heat-Exchanger Networks
  • 9 Cost Diagrams and the Quick Screening of Process Alternatives
  • Part III Other Design Tools And Applications
  • 10 Preliminary Process Optimization
  • 11 Process Retrofits
  • 12 Computer-Aided Design Programs
  • 13 Summary of the Conceptual Design Procedure and Extensions of the Method Appendixes