Process Engineer's Handbook

By Mr. VENKATA SUBBARAO CHUKKA

The Essential Guide for Every Process Engineer Working in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Plants

Process Engineer's Handbook: Practical Tools and Techniques for Chemical & Pharmaceutical Plants is a complete, real-world reference designed to help engineers solve everyday plant challenges with confidence. Whether you're a fresh graduate, a growing professional, or an experienced engineer, this book gives you practical, ready-to-apply tools that bridge the gap between classroom theory and actual manufacturing operations.

Inside, you'll find:

Simple and accurate equipment sizing formulas (reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, dryers, centrifuges)Clear explanations of batch vs. continuous calculationsOptimization techniques to reduce cycle time and increase throughputMethods to improve yield, energy efficiency, and solvent recoveryTroubleshooting guides for common plant problemsReal-world case studies from chemical and pharmaceutical plantsPractical tips for safety, scale-up, and operational excellence

Written in an easy-to-understand style with step-by-step examples, this handbook is your go-to resource for design decisions, problem-solving, production support, and continuous improvement.

Whether you work in APIs, intermediates, formulations, fine chemicals, or specialty manufacturing, this book will help you operate smarter, faster, and more efficiently.

A must-have reference for process engineers, chemical engineers, production managers, and plant professionals.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G33CRX11
• ISBN13: 9798275239478
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"