Principles and Applications of Mass Transfer - The Design of Separation Processes for Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, 4th Edition

The textbook Principles and Applications of Mass Transfer covers mass transfer fundamentals and their applications to the design of separation processes in chemical, biochemical, and environmental engineering. It includes expanded biochemical coverage, Python programs, and a solution manual. It is essential for undergraduate students in these fields and mechanical engineers working on combined heat- and mass-transfer applications.

Format: Hardback
Length: 656 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2022
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Principles and Applications of Mass Transfer is a core textbook that delves into the fundamental principles and practical applications of mass transfer in chemical, biochemical, and environmental engineering. With a comprehensive scope, it aims to provide students with a solid foundation in mass transfer concepts and their practical implications for designing separation processes.

The fourth edition of this textbook has been updated to reflect the growing importance of biochemical applications in chemical engineering. It expands its coverage in this area, including transient diffusion, environmental applications, electrophoresis, and bioseparations. Additionally, the fourth edition introduces the integration of Python programs, which complement the Mathcad programs of the previous edition.

To support instructors and students, an accompanying instructors website offers a downloadable library of Python and Mathcad programs for example problems in each chapter. A complete solution manual for all end-of-chapter problems, available in both Mathcad and Python, is also provided.

Principles and Applications of Mass Transfer covers a wide range of topics, including molecular mass transfer, diffusion coefficient, convective mass transfer, interphase mass transfer, and more. It provides detailed explanations and examples to help students understand the complexities of mass transfer processes and their applications in various industries.

By mastering the principles and applications covered in this textbook, students will be well-equipped to design and optimize separation processes, ensuring efficient and sustainable operations in chemical, biochemical, and environmental engineering.

Weight: 1476g
Dimension: 267 x 181 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119785248