Chemical Process Technology

2nd Edition. — Wiley, 2013. — 567 p. — ISBN-13: 9781444320251
With a focus on actual industrial processes, e.g. the productionof light alkenes, synthesis gas, fine chemicals, polyethene, itencourages the reader to think out of the box andinvent and develop novel unit operations and processes. Reflectingtoday s emphasis on sustainability, this edition contains newcoverage of biomass as an alternative to fossil fuels, and process intensification.
The second edition includes:
- New chapters on Process Intensification and Processes for theConversion of Biomass
- Updated and expanded chapters throughout with 35% new material overall
- Text boxes containing case studies and examples from variousdifferent industries, e.g. synthesis loop designs, Sasol I Plant, Kaminsky catalysts, production of Ibuprofen, click chemistry, ammonia synthesis, fluid catalytic cracking
- Questions throughout to stimulate debate and keep students awake!
- Richly illustrated chapters with improved figures and flow diagrams
Chemical Process Technology, Second Edition is a comprehensive introduction, linking the fundamental theory and concepts to the applied nature of the subject. It will beinvaluable to students of chemical engineering, biotechnology and industrial chemistry, as well as practising chemical engineers.Contents
Preface
Introduction
The Chemical Industry
Processes in the Oil Refinery
Production of Light Alkenes
Production of Synthesis Gas
Bulk Chemicals and Synthetic Fuels Derived from Synthesis Gas
Processes for the Conversion of Biomass
Inorganic Bulk Chemicals
Homogeneous Transition Metal Catalysis in the Production of Bulk Chemicals
Heterogeneous Catalysis – Concepts and Examples
Production of Polymers − Polyethene
Production of Fine Chemicals
Biotechnology
Process Intensification
Process Development
Appendix. Chemical Industry − Figures
Appendix. Main Symbols Used in Flow Schemes
Index