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Handbook of Chemical Engineering Calculations

Author(s): Nicholas P. Chopey
Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary:  Example after example of applicable problems facing chemical engineers.  Each section was written by people who know the topics and have faced the problems to be solved time and time again.  In addition, valuable charts are also included when needed to solve the problem.  Few learning tools are as valuable as concise example problems written around applicable circumstances. 

     The book is divided into the following main sections: 
Physical and Chemical Properties
Stoichiometry
Phase Equilibrium
Chemical-Reaction Equilibrium
Reaction Kinetics and Reactor Design
Flow of Fluids and Solids
Heat Transfer
Distillation
Extraction and Leaching
Crystallization
Absorption and Stripping
Liquid Agitation
Size Reduction
Filtration
Air-Pollution Control
Other Chemical Engineering Calculation    

Layout:    Each problem includes the problem statement and any "given" information.  Then each calculation step is numbered and titled.  After each solution, a section entitled "Related Calculations" explains how to approach similar problems (especially nice feature).

From the Book:

Highs:     Presents information in a format that can be used instantly.  Can often provide just the "boost" that engineers sometimes require in solving a problem.  As a bonus, both English and SI units are used throughout the text.

Lows:     Only one...no additional references for the rare case when you don't find what you're looking for in this book

Overall:     Again, we've heard engineers say that they've used this book more than Perry's and we believe them....that's the strongest statement yet about this book.

Rating:       (out of four stars)

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