Applied chemistry : a textbook for engineers and technologists /

This inclusive textbook consists of 16 chapters and 4 appendices, one of which is devoted to patents. The book is intended to introduce first-year students during the 2nd semester to various aspects of chemistry as applied to engineering. The subjects treated include energy in terms of fuels - sourc...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Gesser, Hyman D., 1929-
Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, [2002]
Subjects:	Chemistry, Technical. Chimie industrielle. Tecnologia química. Technische Chemie. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

1. Energy, an Overview
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Renewable Energy Sources
1.3. Geo-Thermal
1.4. Tidal Power
1.5. Solar Energy
1.6. Photovoltaic Cells
1.7. Photogalvanic Cells
1.8. Wind Energy
1.9. Hydro Power
1.10. Ocean Thermal
1.11. Wave Energy
1.12. Osmotic Power
2. Solid Fuels
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Wood and Charcoal
2.3. Peat
2.4. Coal
2.5. Analysis of Coal
2.6. ASTM Classification
2.7. Ash
2.8. Coal and its Environment
2.9. Fluidized Bed Combustion
2.10. Coke
3. Crude Oil
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Early History
3.3. World Production of Crude Oil
3.4. Crude Oil Processing
3.5. Petroleum Products
3.6. Synthetic Oil
4. Liquid Fuels
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Diesel Engine
4.3. Diesel Fuel
4.4. Ignition Temperature, Flash Point, Fire Point, and Smoke Point
4.5. The Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engine
4.6. Gasoline Fuel
4.7. Grading Gasoline
5. Alternate Fuels
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Propane
5.3. Methanol
5.4. Ethanol
6. Gaseous Fuels
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Natural Gas
6.3. Natural Gas Uses
6.4. Natural Gas as a Fuel
6.5. Other Carbon Based Fuel Gases
6.6. Explosion Limits
6.7. Hydrogen
6.8. Methods of Preparation of H2
6.9. Transportation and Storage of H2
6.10. Safety
6.11. Helium
7. Nuclear Energy
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Basic Theory of Nuclear Energy
7.3. Nuclear Model and Nuclear Reactions
7.4. Radioactive Decay Rates
7.5. Radioactivity Units
7.6. Nuclear Reactors
7.7. The Hazards of Nuclear Energy
7.8. Nuclear Waste
7.9. Nuclear Fusion
7.10. Summary
8. Lubrication and Lubricants
8.1. An Introduction to Tribology
8.2. Gaseous Lubricants
8.3. Liquid Lubricants
8.4. Extreme Pressure Lubrication
8.5. Wear
8.6. Oil Additives
8.7. Synthetic Lubricants
8.8. Solid Lubricants
8.9. Greases
9. Electrochemistry, Batteries and Fuel Cells
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Ionics
9.3. Electrolysis and Electrodeposition of Metals
9.4. Electrochemical Machining
9.5. Electrodics
9.6. Batteries and Cells
9.7. Fuel Cells
9.8. Hybrid Cells
9.9. Electric Vehicle
10. Corrosion
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Factors Affecting the Rate of Corrosion
10.3. Types of Corrosion
10.4. Atmospheric Corrosion
10.5. Corrosion in Soil
10.6. Aqueous Corrosion
10.7. Corrosion Protection and Inhibition
10.8. Corrosion in Boiler Steam and Condensate
10.9. Cathodic Protection
11. Polymers and Plastics
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Molecular Weight
11.3. Copolymers
11.4. Classification of Polymers
11.5. Vinyl Polymers
11.6. Condensation Polymers
11.7. Thermosetting Polymers
11.8. Glass Transition Temperature
11.9. Elastomers
11.10. Mechanical Strength of Plastics
11.11. Fire Retardants in Plastics
12. Adhesives and Adhesion
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Classification and Types of Adhesives
12.3. The Adhesive Joint
12.4. The Theory of The Adhesive Bond
12.5. Chemistry of Selected Adhesives
13. Pain t and Coatings
13.1. Introduction
13.2. Constituents of Paint and Coatings
13.3. Binder
13.4. Driers
13.5. Pigment
13.6. Solvents Thinners
13.7. Water-Based Paints
13.8. Protective Coatings
13.9. Surface Preparations
13.10. Specialized Coatings
13.11. Fire Retardant Paints
13.12. Antifouling Paints
14. Explosives
14.1. Introduction
14.2. Primary Explosives
14.3. Secondary Explosives
14.4. Oxygen Balance
14.5. Modern Explosives
14.6. Applications
14.7. Accidental Explosions
15. Water
15.1. Introduction
15.2. Natural Water
15.3. Water Sterilization
15.4. Infectious Agents
15.5. Water Quality Hardness
15.6. Water Softening
15.7. Boiler Scale
15.8. Wastewater
16. Cement, Ceramics, and Composites
16.1. Introduction
16.2. Cement Nomenclature
16.3. Manufacture of Portland Cement
16.4. Setting of Cement
16.5. Concrete
16.6. Ceramics
16.7. Composites
Appendix A. Fundamental Constants and Units
Further Reading
Appendix B. Viscosity
B.1. Introduction
B.2. Measurement of Viscosity
B.2.1. Ostwald Viscometer
B.2.2. Falling Ball Method
B.3. Applications of Viscosity
B.3.1. Molecular Weight of Polymers
B.4. Drag Reducers
B.5. Electrorheological Fluids
Exercises
Further Reading
Appendix c. Surface Chemistry
C.l. Surface Tension
C.2. Measurement of Surface Tension
C.2.1. Capillary Tube Rise Method
C.2.2. Ring or du Noy Method
C.2.3. Bubble Pressure Method
C.2.4. Drop Weight Method
C.3. The Spreading Coefficient
C.4. The Solid-Gas Interface
C.5. The Solid-Liquid Interface
Exercises
Further Reading
APPENDIX D. PATENTS
D.1. Introduction
D.2. Filing Fees
D.3. Components of a Patent
D.3.1. Title
D.3.2. Background of the Invention
D.3.3. Summary of the Invention
D.3.4. Brief Description of the Drawings
D.3.5. Description of the Preferred Embodiment
D.3.6. Claims
D.3.7. Abstract
D.4. The Provisional Patent
Further Reading.