Michiel Makkee - Böcker

Chemical Process Technology provides a comprehensive, balanced, and structured introduction to chemical process technology, linking the fundamental theory and concepts to the applied nature of the subject. The work gives the reader an understanding of the basic disciplines of the most important chemical processes and provides an essential bridge between the chemical sciences and the chemical industry. Starting off with a general look at the chemical industry, subsequent chapters examine different processes in greater detail, such as oil refinery, steam cracking, synthesis gas, bulk chemicals, and much more. In all chapters, processes are represented by simplified flow schemes to help the reader think in terms of conceptual process designs. To aid in reader comprehension, the work includes text boxes containing case studies and examples from various industries, questions throughout to stimulate debate, and richly illustrated chapters with figures and flow diagrams. Sample topics covered in the work include: Processes for the conversion of biomass: production of biofuels, bioethanol, biobutanol, diesel-type biofuels, succinic acid, biorefinery concepts, and existing and projected biorefineriesInorganic bulk chemicals: sulfuric acid, SO2 conversion reactor, catalyst deactivation, sulfur production, nitric acid, and NOx abatementHeterogeneous catalysis: catalyst design, size, and shape, reactor types, exchanging heat, role of catalyst deactivation, and other issuesProduction of polymers: polymerization reactions, catalyst development, application, exothermicity, and production of polyethenesAs a comprehensive, updated, and modern resource for understanding many facets of chemical process technology, Chemical Process Technology is invaluable to students of chemical engineering, biotechnology, and industrial chemistry, as well as practicing chemical engineers.

With a focus on actual industrial processes, e.g. the production of light alkenes, synthesis gas, fine chemicals, polyethene, it encourages the reader to think “out of the box” and invent and develop novel unit operations and processes. Reflecting today’s emphasis on sustainability, this edition contains new coverage of biomass as an alternative to fossil fuels, and process intensification.The second edition includes: New chapters on Process Intensification and Processes for the Conversion of BiomassUpdated and expanded chapters throughout with 35% new material overallText boxes containing case studies and examples from various different industries, e.g. synthesis loop designs, Sasol I Plant, Kaminsky catalysts, production of Ibuprofen, click chemistry, ammonia synthesis, fluid catalytic crackingQuestions throughout to stimulate debate and keep students awake!Richly illustrated chapters with improved figures and flow diagramsChemical Process Technology, Second Edition is a comprehensive introduction, linking the fundamental theory and concepts to the applied nature of the subject. It will be invaluable to students of chemical engineering, biotechnology and industrial chemistry, as well as practising chemical engineers.  From reviews of the first edition:“The authors have blended process technology, chemistry and thermodynamics in an elegant manner… Overall this is a welcome addition to books on chemical technology.” – The Chemist“Impressively wide-ranging and comprehensive… an excellent textbook for students, with a combination of fundamental knowledge and technology.” – Chemistry in Britain (now Chemistry World)