Publisher's Synopsis
For nearly 20 years, the first edition of this bestselling reference helped transform chemical engineering students into qualified, well prepared professionals. For most, it has remained thetrusted and frequently consulted reference of chemical engineers, who gave it a permanent home in their personal libraries.Now thoroughly revised and updated, Chemical Engineering Process Design and Economics: A Practical Guide, Second Edition preserves the accessibility and utility users applauded in the first edition while reflecting the advances in computer technology, greater social awareness within the profession, the evolution of chemical engineering practices, and current economic data.H ighlights of the Second Edition:"New equipment design techniques"The most comprehensive treatment of flowsheet preparation available"Revised basic economic parameters that account for inflation, changes in productivity, and technological advances"Process design and society: a new section that reflects the industry's dedication to higher standards of ethics, safety, and environmental conservation"Directions for creating bach flow sheets, guidelines for energy management, and ways to detect flowchart errors
