Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering

The ninth edition of Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering has been revised, streamlined, and updated to reflect changes in the field. It covers the full scope of contemporary chemical, petroleum, and environmental engineering applications, with extensive new coverage and examples related to biotech, nanotech, green/environmental engineering, and process safety. The authors provide a strong foundation of skills and knowledge for successful study and practice, introducing efficient, consistent, learner-friendly ways to solve problems, analyze data, and gain a conceptual, application-based understanding of modern processes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 896 pages
Publication date: 09 September 2022
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)

The #1 Guide to Chemical Engineering Principles, Techniques, Calculations, and Applications--Revised, Streamlined, and Modernized with New Examples

Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering, Ninth Edition, has undergone a comprehensive revision, streamlining, and update to align with the significant advancements in the field of chemical engineering. This introductory guide encompasses the broad spectrum of contemporary applications in chemical, petroleum, and environmental engineering, featuring extensive new coverage and examples related to biotech, nanotech, green/environmental engineering, and process safety. Throughout, numerous MATLAB and Python problems have been incorporated to enhance the learning experience.

Authors David M. Himmelblau and James B. Riggs provide a solid foundation of skills and knowledge for successful study and practice, guiding students through the formulation and solution of material and energy balance problems, as well as the description of gases, liquids, and vapors. Throughout, they introduce efficient, consistent, learner-friendly approaches to problem-solving, data analysis, and gaining a conceptual, application-based understanding of modern processes.

This edition has been condensed to serve the needs of today's students and faculty more efficiently. In two entirely new chapters, the authors offer a comprehensive introduction to dynamic material and energy balances, as well as psychrometric charts.

Modular chapters designed to support introductory courses of any length

Introductions to unit conversions, basis selection, and process measurements

Strategies for solving diverse material and energy balance problems, including material balances with chemical reaction and for multi-unit processes, and energy balances with reaction

Clear introductions to key concepts ranging from stoichiometry to enthalpy

Coverage of ideal/real gas behavior, including vapor pressure, partial pressures, and fugacity

Explanations of thermodynamic principles, including enthalpy, entropy, and free energy

Applications of thermodynamic principles to chemical processes, including equilibrium constants, reaction rates, and heat transfer

Introduction to chemical reaction engineering, including reaction mechanisms, kinetics, and reactor design

Coverage of unit operations, including separation processes, absorption, and distillation

Strategies for optimizing chemical process design and operation, including process modeling, simulation, and control

Case studies and examples from real-world chemical engineering applications

Throughout, the text is accompanied by numerous illustrations, diagrams, and tables to enhance understanding and clarity.

Whether you are a student pursuing a degree in chemical engineering or a professional seeking to advance your knowledge and skills, Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering, Ninth Edition, is an essential resource for mastering the fundamental principles, techniques, and calculations of this dynamic field.

Weight: 1570g
Dimension: 254 x 202 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780137327171
Edition number: 9 ed