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Books in Chemical engineering

The Chemical Engineering collection offers content that combines research with foundational knowledge, practical information, methods and case studies, in a variety of areas, including biochemical engineering, catalysis, filtration & separation, colloids & surface chemistry, electrochemical engineering, energy & transport processes, materials chemistry, metallurgy, process engineering, safety & reliability, sustainable & environmental, to help chemical engineers address the challenges we face today, including climate change, global warming, health and nutrition, and alternative energy.

  • Corrosion Atlas Case Studies

    2025 Edition
    • 1st Edition
    • Fuad Khoshnaw
    • English
    Corrosion Atlas Case Studies: 2025 Edition gives engineers expedient corrosion solutions for common industrial equipment, no matter the industry. Providing a purely operational level view, this reference is designed as concise case studies categorized by material. It includes content surrounding the phenomenon, equipment appearance (supported by a color image), time of service, conditions where the corrosion occurred, cause, and suggested remedies within each case study. Rounding out with an introductory, foundational layer of corrosion principles, this book delivers what is needed to solve equipment corrosion problems. Finally, additional reference listings for deeper understanding beyond the practical elements are also included.

  • Progress in Hydrogen Production via Sonolysis Processes

    • 1st Edition
    • Slimane Merouani + 2 more
    • English
    Progress in Hydrogen Production via Sonolysis Processes highlights recent developments in numerical and experimental hydrogen production by ultrasound (sonolysis). The book serves as a comprehensive and quick reference with a high-level historical review of the technology, detailed technical descriptions, and the latest experimental and numerical achievements. It reviews hydrogen production technologies, sonolysis, and ultrasound-assisted processes and examines numerical acoustic cavitation (bubble sonochemistry) for hydrogen sono-production. Other sections cover cutting-edge computational research and its benefits for understanding multiple issues related to the use of ultrasound as an innovative clean technology for hydrogen production.Issues covered range from the mechanism of sonochemical production, the factors and phenomena that influence it, intensification techniques, and the active bubble population (number and size) in sonicated water.

  • Membranes for Structures

    Fundamentals
    • 1st Edition
    • Josep Ignasi de Llorens
    • English
    A growing use of membranes for construction purposes has recently been encouraged by their environmentally friendly characteristics. To offer a timely and extensive, research-grounded compendium on structures made with fabrics and foils, the most relevant facets of the state of the art are covered in two sister titles.After a moving remembrance of Marc Malinowski, a great promoter of membrane structures, Membranes for Structures — Fundamentals begins with a brief historical review of the development of design tools for membrane structures. Part One follows, discussing design fundamentals in the light of recent experiences and modern technologies. Part Two updates knowledge of products and materials, with a special focus on fire performance, the incorporation of photovoltaic cells, and ETFE. Part Three deals with other considerations related to design and installation, such as acoustic performance, post-failure stability, wind loads and lifecycle analysis, with special mentions of textile halls and biogas containers. A look into the future is proposed in Part Four, where some interesting, present-day research on ageing and applications is included.The well-amalgamated contributions, authored by international experts, produce a comprehensive reference to keep students and researchers as well as industry professionals and various other stakeholders abreast with the latest advancements.

  • Microinterfacial Mass Transfer Intensification

    • 1st Edition
    • Zhibing Zhang
    • English
    Microinterfacial Mass Transfer Intensification provides new and updated technical information, along with basic theory. The book covers several representative industrial application cases and can be used as a reference for scholars, engineers, students, and technicians in oil refining, petrochemical, fine chemical, coal chemical, chemical and biochemical pharmacy, food processing, waste gas and wastewater treatment, and other pan-chemical manufacturing.

  • Current Advances in Solid-State Fermentation

    Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering
    • 2nd Edition
    • Ashok Pandey + 3 more
    • English
    Current Advances in Solid-State Fermentation: Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Second Edition offers a detailed examination of the latest advancements in solid-state fermentation. This comprehensive overview covers scientific, technological, and engineering progress within the bioprocessing field. Key topics include bioreactor designs, fermentation processes, genetically modified microbes, process modeling and optimization, extraction techniques, and media preparation. The book's historical perspective, coupled with its discussion on bioprocess systems and kinetics, sets the stage for understanding the fundamentals and applications of solid-state fermentation.Additio... the book emphasizes the integration of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence-based modeling and intelligent control systems to meet industry demands and foster future advancements. It serves as an essential resource for researchers and students, providing a single point of reference from laboratory to industrial applications. The text also highlights the importance of key principles for analysis, optimization, and design, ensuring it remains a valuable reference in the field.

  • Cable-Network Structures

    A New Approach to Form-Finding, Optimal Design, and Shape Control
    • 1st Edition
    • Sichen Yuan + 1 more
    • English
    Cable-Network Structures: A New Approach to Form-Finding, Optimal Design, and Shape Control provides a framework for form finding, optimal design, and shape control of cable-network structures in various engineering applications. Summarizing the latest research on these structures, the book outlines cutting-edge methods for form finding, modeling, pseudo-geodesic design of surface geometries, minimum residual nodal displacements for optimal shape adjustment, and more. These methods are applied to various large-scale structures, and they are compared with other methods in numerical simulations.Self-con... and easy-to-understand, this book serves as a useful resource on modeling, analysis, design, and control of cable-network structures for professionals, researchers, and students in aerospace, mechanical, and civil engineering.

  • Unlocking the Future of Renewable Energy and Chemistry through Catalysis

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 180
    • Vasile I. Parvulescu + 3 more
    • English
    Unlocking the Future of Renewable Energy and Chemistry through Catalysis provides a broad view of the gaps and opportunities related to the ongoing energy and chemistry transition, particularly in the science and technology, as well as complementary aspects, including societal ones, needed to unlock the future of renewable energy and chemistry through catalysis. It provides background and complementary aspects that are needed to understand the future scenarios to identify priorities and missing aspects in technologies and scientific background, and to create an open mind approach in science and technology to unlock the renewable energy and chemistry future.The book focuses on catalysis and complements the review articles currently available in the literature. It provides general knowledge, allowing the reader to understand the fast-evolving scenario better and, in turn, identify opportunities and needs.

  • Biotechnology Engineering

    A Practical Approach on Bioprocess Development from Lab to Industrial Scale
    • 1st Edition
    • Vinayaka B. Shet + 4 more
    • English
    Biotechnology Engineering: A Practical Approach on Bioprocess Development from Lab to Industrial Scale offers a comprehensive guide on biotechnology engineering, focusing on transforming research and development into commercially viable industrial processes. The book addresses the needs of the market by providing structured chapters, practical methods, and real-world case studies. Readers will gain valuable insights into bioprocessing basics, scalable solutions, optimization techniques, and collaboration opportunities. The text also covers essential regulatory compliance information, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications.The book is a vital resource for academics, scientists, engineers, and professionals in bioprocess development. It includes detailed discussions, calculations, and case studies, modern bioreactors, and software tools used in the industry. Serving as a desktop reference, it effectively combines theory with real-world applications to support the development of bioprocesses on all scales.

  • Thermally Coupled Distillation Columns

    Sustainable and Bio-applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Juan Gabriel Segovia-Hernandez + 2 more
    • English
    Thermally Coupled Distillation Columns: Sustainable and Bio-applications offers a comprehensive examination of thermal couplings' role in enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability in distillation processes. The book provides a detailed theoretical overview, covering foundations, energy problems in distillation, and practical implementations, providing insights into optimizing distillation columns. It also explores the motivation, physical implications, and operational benefits of thermal couplings alongside diverse case studies that demonstrate their efficacy across industries. Additionally, the book discusses innovations such as artificial intelligence applications and Industry 4.0 strategies for process optimization.It concludes with an exploration of challenges, opportunities, and future directions in improving complex divided wall column arrangements. This book will serve as an excellent resource for professionals in chemical engineering, environmental science, and sustainability, offering actionable strategies to drive efficiency and sustainability in distillation processes, contributing to broader sustainability objectives in the industrial sector.

  • Turbulence and Transition in Supersonic and Hypersonic Flows

    • 1st Edition
    • Johan Larsson + 1 more
    • English
    Turbulence and Transition in Supersonic and Hypersonic Flows explains how to understand and mathematically model these phenomena, with an emphasis on the unique challenges and features that the compressibility of the fluid introduces. This timely book responds to an increase in research interest in this topic, explaining how to use the latest numerical methods as well as providing important background theory. It covers both the problem of how a laminar boundary layer transitions to turbulence in the supersonic and hypersonic regime and the problem of how compressibility of a fluid affects turbulence.Compressi... flows are important in many areas of engineering, including external aerodynamics, internal flows in propulsion and power generation applications, flows in supercritical fluids, and many others.

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