Chemical Engineering Handbook

By Audrey Holland Aiden Matthew Parker

Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering: Provide a comprehensive overview of chemical engineering principles, including material and energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, and chemical reaction engineering. Process Design and Optimization: Explore the design and optimization of chemical processes and equipment, including reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers, and separation systems. Discuss strategies to improve efficiency, yield, and sustainability. Unit Operations and Equipment: Examine key unit operations used in chemical engineering, including mixing, filtration, drying, crystallization, and separation techniques. Discuss operational considerations, scaling-up, and maintenance. Process Control and Safety: Discuss process control strategies, instrumentation, and automation in chemical plants. Highlight safety protocols, hazard analysis, and risk management to ensure safe and reliable operations. Industrial Applications: Explore real-world applications of chemical engineering across industries such as petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food processing, polymers, and environmental engineering. Include case studies demonstrating practical implementation. Emerging Trends and Innovations: Address current trends and innovations in chemical engineering, such as green and sustainable processes, advanced materials, nanotechnology, and digitalization (Industry 4.0) for process monitoring and optimization.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1787156354
• ISBN13: 9781787156357
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Kruger Brentt Publisher Uk. Ltd.
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 2.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 10.0"