Rules of thumb for chemical engineers : a manual of quick, accurate solutions to everyday process engineering problems /

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Branan, Carl
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, [2005]
Edition:4th ed.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Fluid flow
  • Heat exchangers
  • Fractionators
  • Absorbers
  • Pumps
  • Compressors
  • Drivers
  • Separators/accumulators
  • Boilers
  • Cooling towers
  • Refrigeration
  • Gas treating
  • Vacuum systems
  • Pneumatic conveying
  • Blending
  • Process evaluation
  • Reliability
  • Metallurgy
  • Safety
  • Controls
  • Troubleshooting
  • Startup
  • Energy conservation
  • Process modeling using linear programming
  • Properties
  • Approximate conversion factors
  • Appendix 1 : shortcut equipment design methods : overview
  • Appendix 2 : geographic information systems
  • Appendix 3 : Internet ideas
  • Appendix 4 : process safety management
  • Appendix 5 : do-it-yourself shortcut methods
  • Appendix 6 : overview for engineering students
  • Appendix 7 : modern management intiatives
  • Appendix 8 : process specification sheets
  • Index.