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Alternative Energy Forthcoming!

Integrated Biorefineries Design, Analysis, and Optimization Edited by

Paul R. Stuart École Polytechnique de Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Mahmoud M. El-Halwagi Texas A&M University, College Station, USA Series: Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Written to fill the gap of information on state-of-the-art advances in integrated biorefineries, this book contains contributions from leading experts in the field, addressing the synthesis, selection, design, analysis, and optimization of biorefineries. It discusses the current state of affairs for biorefineries, as well as strategies, opportunities, various processing platforms, and how to evaluate the life-cycle impact of biorefinery products and processes. It also includes systematic process design tools for new biorefineries, and an effective set of tools for techno-economic analysis. Case studies, figures, and equations are included throughout the text to strengthen the reader’s understanding.

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Provides a comprehensive review of the current state of biorefineries from leading experts in the field Describes the various processing platforms (biological, chemical, thermal, mechanical, etc.) Explains how to integrate biorefineries in existing industrial facilities Includes tools for evaluating the life-cycle impact of biorefinery products and processes Gives information on future opportunities for biorefineries Contains figures, tables, equations, and numerous case studies

Table of Contents Biorefinery Product and Process Design: Product Portfolio Selection and Process Design for the Forest Biorefinery. Systematic Screening of Multiple Processing Paths in Biorefineries: The ABC (Accessing Biomass to Chemicals) Project and Its Potential to Build Process Synthesis Capabilities. Technoeconomic Assessment and Risk Analysis of Biorefinery Processes. Technoeconomic Analysis of Cellulosic Ethanol Production from Hardwoods in a Repurposed Kraft Mill. Cost Integration Methodology and the Forest Biorefinery. Technoeconomic Analysis of a Lignocellulose-to-Hydrocarbons Process Using a Carboxylate Platform. Biorefinery Supply Chains: Value-Chain Management Considerations for the Biorefinery. Integrated Forest Biorefinery Supply Chain Network Design Using Mathematical Programming Approach. Forest Biorefinery Supply Chain Design and Process Flexibility. Biorefinery Process Analysis: Optimal Synthesis of Sustainable Biorefineries. Methodologies Developed and Applied in Process Integration Studies for the Swedish Kraft Pulp and Paper Industry: A Review. Design of a Lignocellulosic Feedstock Biorefinery Based on a Biochemical Processing Platform Using Process Integration Methodologies and Exergy Analysis. Automated Targeting for the Synthesis of an Integrated Biorefinery. Synthesis of Flexible Heat-Exchanger Networks for Multifeedstock Biodiesel Production Processes. Biorefinery Feedstocks: A Literature Review of Biomass Feedstocks for a Biorefinery. Lignocellulosic Biomass: A Raw Material for the Future. Food Waste as a Renewable Raw Material for the Development of Integrated Biorefineries: Current Status and Future Potential. Biorefinery Technologies: The Forest Biorefinery: Current State of the Art. Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass to Liquid Fuels and Chemicals. Enzyme Applications in the Forest-Based Biorefinery. Biochemical Conversion. Separation of Hemicellulose by Hot-Water Extraction from Woody Biomass. Integrated Utilization of Algae Biomass in a Biorefinery Based on a Biochemical Processing Platform. Biorefinery Policy and Environmental Analysis: Policy Options to Support Biorefining. Biopower in the U.S. South: Barriers, Drivers, and Potential for Expansion. Biorefinery Design from an Earth Systems Perspective. LCABased Environmental Evaluation of Biorefinery Projects.

Catalog no. K10194, November 2012, c. 860 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-0346-2, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

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Biofuels and Bioenergy Processes and Technologies Sunggyu Lee Ohio University, Athens, USA

Y.T. Shah Norfolk State University, Virginia, USA Series: Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

“… a valuable addition to the bioenergy literature. It outlines the essentials in biofuels and bioenergy processing with authority and clarity … an excellent read!” —Khaled A.M. Gasem, School of Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, USA

Biofuels and bioenergy are critical topics underlying today’s emphasis on sustainable energy sources. This volume provides a succinct introduction to this essential subject. After an overview, the book begins by discussing crop oils, biodiesel, and algae fuels. It examines ethanol from corn and from lignocelluloses. Next, the book explores fast pyrolysis and gasification of biomass. It describes the conversion of waste to biofuels, bioproducts, and bioenergy and concludes with a discussion of mixed feedstock.

Features: • Describes the use of biomass as a renewable and sustainable biofuel feedstock • Compares different biomass sources in terms of cost efficiency, land requirements, properties of the feedstock, environmental benefits, and more • Explains the processes and technologies involved in converting biomass to fuel products

Table of Contents: Introduction to Biofuels and Bioenergy: Definition. Global Energy Outlook. Sustainability. Biomass Feedstocks. Processes and Technologies. Environment and Ecology. Crop Oils, Biodiesel, and Algae Fuels: Vegetable Oils. Algae Oil Extraction of Straight Vegetable Oil. Manufacture of Biodiesel. Ethanol from Corn: Fuel Ethanol from Corn. Corn Ethanol as Oxygenated Fuel. Chemistry of Ethanol Fermentation. Corn-to-Ethanol Process Technology. By-Products/Coproducts of Corn Ethanol. Ethanol as Oxygenated and Renewable Fuel. Ethanol Vehicles. Other Uses of Ethanol. Ethanol from Lignocellulose. Lignocellulose and Its Utilization. Lignocellulose Conversion. Historical Perspective of Alcohol Fermentation Technology. Agricultural Lignocellulosic Feedstock. Cellulosic Ethanol Technology. Energy Balance for Ethanol Production from Biomass. Process Economics and Strategic Direction. Fast Pyrolysis and Gasification of Biomass: Biomass and Its Utilization. Analysis and Composition of Biomass. Chemistry of Biomass Gasification. Fast Pyrolysis of Biomass. Biomass Gasification Processes. Utilization of Biomass Synthesis Gas. Conversion of Waste to Biofuels, Bioproducts, and Bioenergy: Introduction. Types of Waste and Their Distributions. Strategies for Waste Management. Waste Preparation and Pretreatment for Conversion. Technologies for Conversion of Waste to Energy and Products. Economic and Environmental Issues Related to Waste Conversion. Future of the Waste Industry. Mixed Feedstock: Introduction. Advantages and Disadvantages of Mixed Feedstock. Transportation, Storage, and Pretreatment. Gasification Technologies. Liquefaction Technologies. Summary. Future of Mixed Feedstock.

Catalog no. 89552, September 2012, c. 336 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-8955-4, $149.95 / £95.00

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Hydrogen Energy and Vehicle Systems

Hydrogen Safety Fotis Rigas

Edited by

National Technical University of Athens, Greece

Scott E. Grasman

Paul Amyotte

Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, USA

Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Series: Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Using an interdisciplinary approach to the emerging field of sustainable energy systems, this comprehensive book demonstrates the viability of hydrogen technologies as part of a sustainable, stable, and secure energy infrastructure. Based on state-of-the-art research, the text focuses on hydrogen fuel and fuel cell technologies (including safety and environmental science), hydrogen vehicle systems, energy systems, infrastructure, and marketing strategies. This complete reference covers the subject from the fundamentals of hydrogen as an energy source to future trends. It also addresses the important topic of intelligent energy management schemes.

Hydrogen Safety highlights physiological, physical, and chemical hazards associated with hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and use systems. It also examines potential accident scenarios that could occur with hydrogen use under certain conditions.

Features: • Provides a balanced presentation of hydrogen technology from both theoretical/technical and applications perspectives • Connects hydrogen technology through proper systems analysis and integration, including both quantitative and qualitative factors • Presents clear and accurate comprehensive research on hydrogen systems • Includes all stakeholder perspectives, including energy and environmental • Contains case studies and worked examples to highlight the basic science and applications

Selected Contents: Introduction to Hydrogen Energy and Vehicle Systems. Benefits of a Hydrogen Economy. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology. Fuel Cell Basics. Hydrogen Fuel Cells. Non-Hydrogen Fuel Cells. Hydrogen Energy and Vehicle Systems. Stationary Applications. Portable Applications. Vehicle Systems. RenewableHydrogen Systems. Hydrogen Systems Modeling and Analysis. Hydrogen Infrastructure. Hydrogen Safety. Environmental Impact. Future Prospects. Research, Development, and Demonstration Strategies. Conclusions.

The number of potential applications for hydrogen continues to grow—from cooling power station generators to widespread commercial use in hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles and other fuel-cell applications. However, this volatile substance poses unique challenges, including easy leakage, low ignition energy, a wide range of combustible fuel-air mixtures, buoyancy, and its ability to embrittle metals that are required to ensure safe operation. Focused on providing a balanced view of hydrogen safety—one that integrates principles from physical sciences, engineering, management, and social sciences—this book is organized to address questions associated with the hazards of hydrogen and the ensuing risk associated with its industrial and public use. The authors address issues of inherently safer design, safety management systems, and safety culture. They highlight hydrogen storage facilities—which pose greater hazards because of the increased quantities stored and handled—and the dangers of using hydrogen as a fuel for transport. Presented experiments are included to verify computer simulations with the aid of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) of both gaseous and liquefied hydrogen. The book also provides an overview of the European Commission (EC) Network of Excellence for Hydrogen Safety (HySafe) and presents various case studies associated with hydrogen and constructional materials. It concludes with a brief look at future research requirements and current legal requirements for hydrogen safety.

Catalog no. K12888, July 2012, 304 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6231-5, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K11319, September 2012, c. 358 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2681-2, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

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Alternative Energy Carbon-Neutral Fuels and Energy Carriers Edited by

Nazim Z. Muradov University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA

Renewable Resources and Renewable Energy A Global Challenge, Second Edition Edited by

T. Nejat Veziroğlu International Association for Hydrogen Energy, Miami, Florida, USA

Paolo Fornasiero and Mauro Graziani

Series: Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

As energy demands continue to surge worldwide, the need for efficient and environmentally neutral energy production becomes increasingly apparent. In its first edition, this book presented a well-rounded perspective on the development of bio-based feedstocks, biodegradable plastics, hydrogen energy, fuel cells, and other aspects related to renewable resources and sustainable energy production. The new second edition builds upon this foundation to explore new trends and technologies. The authors pay particular attention to hydrogen-based and fuel cell-based technologies and provide real-world case studies of renewable energy projects in the emerging Asian and South American markets.

“The approach and topics chosen are excellent. … very thorough coverage of the field … Each of the carbon-neutral fuels and energy subjects discussed in the chapters is written by an expert in the field. Thus, not only is the entire field comprehensively covered by the book but each of the fuels and energy subjects is presented in depth. This makes the volume that much more valuable, not only for teaching purposes but also for use by research and policy workers.” —Meyer Steinberg, Consultant (former senior researcher at Brookhaven National Laboratory), Melville, New York, USA

This authoritative work emphasizes the vital role of carbon-neutral energy sources, transportation fuels, and associated technologies for establishing a sustainable energy future. Each chapter draws on the insight of world-renowned experts in such diverse fields as photochemistry, fuel-generating enzymes, nuclear energy, and alternative fuel vehicles. The book covers renewable, nuclear, and decarbonized fossil energy; hydrogen fuel, biofuels, and synthetic fuels; and photochemical, thermochemical, electrochemical, and biological systems. It also analyzes the technical, economic, and environmental challenges hindering widespread commercial adoption of carbon-neutral technologies.

Features: • Presents a comprehensive account of carbonneutral energy sources and fuels that will become increasingly important in the future • Covers renewable, nuclear, and decarbonized fossil energy; hydrogen fuel, biofuels, and synthetic fuels; and photochemical, thermochemical, electrochemical, and biological systems • Includes contributions from world-renowned experts specializing in research areas ranging from photochemistry and fuel-generating enzymes to nuclear and clean transportation technologies

Catalog no. K10980, September 2011, 848 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1857-2, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook

University of Trieste, Italy

Features: • Includes aspects ranging from bioplastics, bio-fuels, fuel cells, bio-based molecules, and hydrogen with a simple but accurate approach, with many examples • Offers both academic and industrial points of view on the development of selective renewable resources exploitations • Examines the transformation of bio-based renewable feedstock into valuable, clean, and economically attractive products • Explains the catalytic processes involved and surveys the relevant commercial technologies available • Highlights technologies that can be used for efficient waste management solutions, particularly for the synthetic polymers industry as well as energy production • Offers valuable insight into the chemical processes and practical considerations as well as the advantages, challenges, and opportunities for developing these technologies

Selected Contents: Technologies for Application and Utilization of Renewable Resources. Plastics and Materials from Renewable Resources. Technologies for Renewable Energy. Trends, Needs, and Opportunities in Selected Biomass-Rich Countries.

Catalog no. K11860, December 2011, 504 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4018-4, $139.95 / £89.00

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Alternative Energy Nuclear Hydrogen Production Handbook Edited by

Xing L. Yan and Ryutaro Hino Japan Atomic Energy Agency Series: Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Written by two leading researchers from the worldrenowned Japan Atomic Energy Agency, the Nuclear Hydrogen Production Handbook is an unrivalled overview of current and future prospects for the effective production of hydrogen via nuclear energy. Combining information from scholarly analyses, industrial data, references, and other resources, this handbook illustrates hydrogen’s versatility and potential both as a sustainable energy carrier (e.g., fuel for vehicles and power generators) and as a feedstock material for industry (agriculture, oil, chemical, and steel, etc.). Packed with details about the science, engineering, and production involved in nuclear hydrogen generation, this handbook presents case studies that delve into: • Research results of hydrogen development programs sponsored by Japan, Argentina, China, Korea, the US, and the EU, among others • Operational developments at major nuclear reactors • Cutting-edge hydrogen production systems and methods, including high-temperature electrolysis of steam and biomass gasification • Applications such as heat- and corrosionresistant construction materials, chemical reactors, and heat exchangers, as well as thermochemical iodine-sulfur processes • Integrated process designs (including thermochemical and hybrid methods) • Nuclear hydrogen plant operation management and safety Far exceeding the limited introductory detail offered in other books on the topic, this reference offers an allencompassing international perspective on nuclear hydrogen production. Addressing a wide range of pertinent technologies, scientific trends, and technical details, this resource will be a useful tool for readers at all levels of understanding.

Catalog no. K10540, March 2011, 939 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1083-5, $229.95 / £146.00 Also available as an eBook

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Practical Handbook on Biodiesel Production and Properties Mushtaq Ahmad, Mir Ajab Khan, Muhammad Zafar, and Shazia Sultana Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan Series: Chemical Industries

Practical and accessible, this book identifies biological resources that can be used as biodiesel and explores their viability from a technical, commercial, and economic point of view. It provides comprehensive and precise data of biodiesel yielding plants, detailed description of plant species, and their biodiesel potential and implementation, morphology, germplasm, distribution, ecology, cultivation, harvesting, biotic factors, energy and more. The book concludes with a glossary and list of references that will make it an indispensable primer for researchers in the field.

Features: • Offers an extensive list of biodiesel plant precursors and table of properties with clear and presentable photo illustrations • Provides easy-to-read and concise coverage presents only the necessary details for the researcher • Covers botany and agricultural aspects of biodiesel are presented alongside biodiesel production aspects allowing for a fully integrated perspective • Contains a glossary and list of references

Selected Contents: Introduction to Biodiesel: Biodiesel: A Historical Overview. Biodiesel: An Alternative Fuel. Biodiesel Market. Biodiesel Advantages. Biodiesel Impacts. Biodiesel Production: Global Biodiesel Sources. Chemistry of Oil and Biodiesel. Oil Extraction. Commercial Oil Extraction. Biodiesel Synthesis. Factors Affecting Transesterification Reaction. Biodiesel Fuel Properties. Biodiesel: Technical Aspects. Biodiesel Yielding Plants and Fuel Properties: Canola. Carthame. Castor Bean. Cotton. Indian Hemp. Jatropha. Linseed. Milk Thistle. Mustard. Neem. Peanut. Pongame. Rice Bran. Rocket Seed. Sesame. Soybean. Sunflower. White Mustard.

Catalog no. K14670, September 2012, c. 167 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4665-0743-2, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

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Alternative Energy

Production, Transport, and Storage

Biomass to Renewable Energy Processes

Edited by

Ram B. Gupta

Jay Cheng

Auburn University, Alabama, USA

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA

This volume describes various aspects of hydrogen fuel, including production from both renewable and nonrenewable sources, purification, storage, transport, safety, codes, and carbon dioxide sequestration. It illustrates how hydrogen can be generated from a variety of primary energies, including hydrocarbons, coal, nuclear, wind, biomass, and solar. The book explores the technical challenge of transporting and storing hydrogen fuel and addresses the proper codes, standards, monitoring techniques, and safety designs needed to effectively make this technology into the fuel of the future. It also discusses how to sequester carbon dioxide when producing hydrogen from fossil fuels.

An introduction to fundamental principles and practical applications, this book explains the theories of biological processes, biomass materials and logistics, and conversion technologies for bioenergy products such as biogas, ethanol, butanol, biodiesel, and synthetic gases. It discusses anaerobic digestion of waste materials, bioethanol and biobutanol production from starch and cellulose, and biodiesel production from plant oils. The text also covers pretreatment technologies, enzymatic reactions, fermentation, and microbiological metabolisms and pathways. It explores the engineering principles of biomass gasification and pyrolysis and potential end-products.

Hydrogen Fuel

Catalog no. 4575X, July 2008, 624 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4575-8, $145.95 / £93.00

Catalog no. 9517X, December 2009, 517 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9517-3, $107.95 / £69.99 Also available as an eBook

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Process Synthesis for Fuel Ethanol Production

Introduction to Biofuels

C.A. Cardona

Beocarta Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland

Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Manizales

Series: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

O.J. Sánchez and L.F. Gutiérrez

David M. Mousdale

Providing complete coverage of biofuels, this new textbook discusses the multidisciplinary study of bioenergy and the potential for replacing fossil fuels in the coming decades. Presenting numerous examples throughout the text, this book explores key technologies, including biotechnology and genetic reprogramming of microorganisms. The author also examines the future of chemistry from a broad perspective, addressing the economic, social, and environmental issues that are extremely important to any study of bioenergy as a route to sustainable development.

Catalog no. K10607, July 2010, 455 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1207-5, $125.95 / £80.99

Universidad de Caldas, Columbia Series: Biotechnology and Bioprocessing

This book is a comprehensive guide to the design and analysis of the most advanced technologies for fuel ethanol production from feedstocks. It describes how process systems engineering can be applied to fuel ethanol production to achieve new levels of efficiency according to technical, economic, and environmental criteria. The authors cover liquid biofuels; various types of feedstocks, including sugars, starchy crops, lignocellulosic biomass, and microorganisms; and hydrolysis technologies, such as saccharification. They also address new technological innovations based on process integration to reduce energy consumption and the environmental issues of bioethanol production.

Catalog no. K10819, December 2009, 415 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1597-7, $135.95 / £87.00 Also available as an eBook

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Alternative Energy Zero Emissions Power Cycles Biofuels

E. Yantovsky

Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Sustainable Development

Independent researcher, Aachen, Germany

J. Górski

David M. Mousdale

M. Shokotov

Beocarta Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland

Assessing information from around the world, this work presents an accurate picture of the biofuels movement, its successes, its historical failures, and its achievable goals within the next few decades. It evaluates industrial processes for large-scale commercial production of ethanol from monocultures and agricultural waste products and provides an up-to-date account of state-of-the-art advances, including biobutanol and biohydrogen. By discussing the emergence of bioethanol, the author places biofuels in their historical context. He also explains how to minimize the potential social and environmental damages resulting from the production of feedstocks on large areas of cultivatable land.

Catalog no. 51245, June 2008, 424 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5124-7, $135.95 / £87.00

Rzeszow University of Technology, Poland Independent researcher, Chemnitz, Germany

Focusing on fossil-fueled, nonpolluting power generation systems, this timely volume presents alternative solutions to the severe emissions issues of power plants. Along with a description of new thermodynamic cycles and the results of computational analyses, it provides modern analytical tools and equations to evaluate exergy and introduce currentology. The authors explore various aspects of zero emissions power plant technology, including carbon dioxide sequestration, ion transport, and oxygen enrichment. They also explain the Pareto optimization of power cycles, solar energy conversion, and more.

Catalog no. 87916, April 2009, 282 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8791-8, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook

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Handbook of Alternative Fuel Technologies

The Biodiesel Handbook

Edited by

Sunggyu Lee

Gerhard Knothe

Ohio University, Athens, USA

National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Peoria, Illinois, USA

James G. Speight CD & W Inc., Laramie, Wyoming, USA

Sudarshan K. Loyalka

Second Edition

Jürgen Krahl Jon Van Gerpen

University of Missouri, Columbia, USA

University of Idaho, Moscow, USA

Following a global energy overview, this book describes clean and alternative methods of producing liquid fuels, crude oil, syngas, and methanol from coal, coal slurry, natural gas, resids, oil sand bitumen, and oil shale. It details the chemical reaction mechanisms, biological processes, and unit operations for converting corn, lignocellulosic materials, and biomass into alcoholic fuels. It also covers the processes and thermodynamics of converting various waste materials into energy. The final chapters discuss the science, benefits, and applications of geothermal energy, nuclear energy, and fuel cells.

Drawing on the expertise of researchers from around the world, the second edition of this invaluable handbook offers one of the most complete and respected references on biodiesel development, improvements, and applications. It covers the conversion of vegetable oils, animal fats, and used oils into biodiesel fuel. The handbook delivers solutions to issues associated with biodiesel feedstocks, production, quality control, viscosity, and stability, as well as emissions and other environmental impacts. In addition, it updates readers on the status of the industry worldwide.

Catalog no. DK2250, March 2007, 568 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8247-4069-6, $179.95 / £115.00

Catalog no. N10342, October 2010, 516 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-893997-62-2, $149.95 / £95.00

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Process Control

Introduction to Process Control Second Edition Jose A. Romagnoli Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA

Ahmet Palazoglu University of California, Davis, USA Series: Chemical Industries

“This book contains the essential material for a first course on process control at an elementary level and I highly recommend it to instructors who [teach this] course at this level.” —Mehmet C. Camurdan, Bo aziçi University, Turkey

Introduction to Process Control, Second Edition provides a bridge between the traditional view of process control and the current, expanded role by blending conventional topics with a broader perspective of more integrated process operation, control, and information systems. Updating and expanding the content of its predecessor, this second edition addresses issues in today’s teaching of process control.

Teaching & Learning Principles: • Presents a concept first followed by an example, allowing students to grasp theoretical concepts in a practical manner • Uses the same problem in each chapter, culminating in a complete control design strategy • Includes 50 percent more exercises

Features: • Defines the traditional and expanded roles of process control in modern manufacturing • Introduces the link between process optimization and process control (optimizing control), including the effect of disturbances on the optimal plant operation, the concepts of steady-state and dynamic backoff as ways to quantify the economic benefits of control, and how to determine an optimal transition policy during a planned production change • Incorporates an introduction to the modern architectures of industrial computer control systems with real case studies and applications to pilot-scale operations • Discusses the expanded role of process control in modern manufacturing, including model-centric technologies and integrated control systems • Integrates data processing/reconciliation and intelligent monitoring in the overall control system architecture Drawing on the authors’ combined 50 years of teaching experiences, this classroom-tested text is designed for chemical engineering students but is also suitable for industrial practitioners who need to understand key concepts of process control and how to implement them. The authors help readers see how traditional process control has evolved into an integrated operational environment used to run modern manufacturing facilities.

Web Resource: The book’s website offers a user-friendly software environment for interactively studying the examples in the text. The site contains the MATLAB® toolboxes for process control education as well as the main simulation examples from the book. Access the site through the authors’ websites at www.pseonline.net and www.chms.ucdavis.edu/research/web/pse/ahmet/

Selected Contents: Introduction. Modeling for Control. Process Analysis. Feedback Control. Model-Based Control. Multivariable Control. Control in Modern Manufacturing. Appendices. Index.

Catalog no. K12554, February 2012, 643 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-5486-0, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

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Process Control New!

Process Integration for Resource Conservation

Quantitative Process Control Theory

Dominic C. Y. Foo

Shanghai Jiaotong University, People's Republic of China

University of Nottingham, Malaysia Series: Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

“The main contribution of this textbook is that it brings together a family of systematic design tools that can be used to determine the most cost-effective measures to implement recycle and reuse of process streams in industrial plants. … suitable for a wide range of audiences, from advanced undergraduate students to practicing engineers from the process industries. … this excellent book comes at just the right time to teach the next generation of process designers how to ‘save the planet’ more systematically and intelligently.” —From the Foreword, Raymond R. Tan, De La Salle University-Manila

Weidong Zhang

Series: Automation and Control Engineering

This work explains how to solve industrial system problems using a novel control system design theory. This easy-to-use theory does not require designers to choose a weighting function and enables the controllers to be designed or tuned for quantitative engineering performance indices such as overshoot. Equally emphasizing theoretical and application aspects of the subject, the book bridges classical control theory and the newly arriving generation of robust control theory. It includes numerous exercises and examples drawn from aeronautical, mechanical, and chemical engineering.

Catalog no. K12592, December 2011, 473 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5557-7, $109.95 / £69.99 Also available as an eBook

Ideal for students preparing for real-world work as well as industrial practitioners, this text presents stateof-the-art, cost-effective techniques, including pinch analysis and mathematical optimization, for numerous conservation problems encountered in industrial plants. Following the holistic philosophy of process integration, the author emphasizes the goal of setting performance targets ahead of detailed design. He explains various industrial examples step by step and offers demo software and other materials at www.crcpress.com.

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Features:

Uttam Ray Chaudhuri

• Describes the automated targeting model, an advanced targeting technique that incorporates pinch analysis into mathematical modeling • Presents techniques for performing material recovery of batch processes and across different plants, such as in an eco-industrial park • Includes case studies that illustrate the implementation of resource conservation initiatives in industrial plants Solutions manual, lecture slides, electronic files of figures, and interactive solutions available with qualifying course adoption

Catalog no. K12774, July 2012, 606 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6048-9, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

Fundamentals of Automatic Process Control University of Calcutta, India

Utpal Ray Chaudhuri Jadavpur University, Calcutta, India Series: Chemical Industries

Chemical engineers need to know about the appropriate use of both control hardware and software and must be able to select/write computer programs that interface the hardware and software to run a plant effectively. This book provides an integrated introduction to the hardware and software of automatic control systems. It solves problems from the GATE examination and provides explanations for each solution. It also includes various examples of control systems commonly used in plants, Laplacian mathematics with solutions, and virtual laboratory software.

Catalog no. K14975, October 2012, c. 306 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-1420-1, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

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Process Control / Mass Transfer Distillation Control, Optimization, and Tuning

Forthcoming!

Fundamentals and Strategies

Second Edition

Lanny Robbins

Carlo Gualtieri

Larco Technologies LLC, Midland, Michigan, USA

Catalog no. K12689, April 2011, 144 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5748-9, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

Dragutin T. Mihailovic University of Novi Sad, Serbia

Like the first edition, the second edition of this successful textbook focuses on the concept of the environmental interface, defined as a surface between two abiotic or biotic systems, in relative motion and exchanging mass, heat, and momentum through biophysical and/or chemical processes. In this edition, chapters are updated and five new chapters have been added to make the coverage of the subject area complete. The book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in environmental sciences, civil engineering and environmental engineering, (geo)physics, atmospheric science, meteorology, limnology, oceanography, and applied mathematics.

Features: • Takes a novel approach, discussing the processes of mass, momentum, and heat exchange at various environmental interfaces • Supplies updates and five new chapters • Brings together researchers with many years of experience in the topics covered

Process Engineering and Design Using Visual Basic

Contents: Preliminaries: Environmental fluid mechanics: Current issues and future outlook. Environmental Turbulence.

Arun K. Datta Worley Parsons, LTD, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

This book provides a unique and versatile suite of process design and engineering programs and builds a firm understanding of the principles needed to effectively use the software. Emphasizing the importance of not relying completely on software tools, the author examines design guidelines based on international codes, discusses problems with software tools, and shows how to apply this knowledge to design and simulation programs. He supplies nine programs written in Visual Basic™ to overcome the limitations of other software tools or proprietary software based on Excel™ spreadsheets. Numerous examples demonstrate the development and utility of the programs supplied on the accompanying CD-ROM.

Catalog no. 45423, October 2007, 472 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4542-0, $149.95 / £96.00

Edited by University of Napoli Federico II, Italy

With a focus on the fundamentals and strategies of distillation columns, this book covers the process variables for continuous distillation columns, as well as four basic control strategies and the typical cases in which they are used. The author defines the inlet and outlet streams and process variables for a distillation column and then explains the overall concept of the separation and purification that is performed. Performance and product quality are described in terms of specification requirements, and tools and techniques for the optimization of quality performance are provided. Figures and graphs are included within the reference to illustrate concepts.

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Fluid Mechanics of Environmental Interfaces

Processes at Atmospheric Interfaces: Point source atmospheric. Air sea interaction. Modelling of flux exchanges between heterogeneous surfaces and atmosphere. Transport and deposition of dust. Processes at Water Interfaces: Gas-transfer processes at free. Advective diffusion of air bubbles in turbulent water. Interactions of water and bed sediments in riverine, estuarine and coastal regions. Flow and mass transport in vegetated surface. Processes at Interfaces of Biotic Systems: Transport processes in the soil-vegetation-lower atmosphere system. Turbulence within the forest. Effect of rigid submerged vegetation on turbulent. Interaction of fluid mechanics with biological or ecological. Modelling energy and substance exchanges between interacting environmental interfaces regarded as complex systems. Volatile carbon emissions from plants: linking biology and the atmosphere.

Catalog no. K15104, October 2012, c. 486 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-62156-4, $139.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook

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Mass Transfer

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Diffusion and Mass Transfer James S. Vrentas and Christine M. Vrentas The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA

Suitable for graduate students and engineers working with membranes, polymerization, and absorptions, this book presents diffusion and mass transfer from both engineering and fundamental science perspectives. It includes detailed derivations of theory and thorough solutions of example problems. The text introduces a number of new research results and updates derivations of previous research results. Topics covered include boundary conditions, constitutive equations, polymer-penetrant systems, mathematical apparatus, mass transfer moving boundary problems, dispersion and chromatography, and viscoelastic diffusion.

Features: • • • •

Summarizes the theoretical aspects of diffusion and mass transfer Presents the theoretical derivations and solutions for example problems Lists vector and tensor notation in an appendix Covers new research results and updates derivations of previous research results

Selected Table of Contents: Introduction Conservation Laws and Field Equations Boundary Conditions Constitutive Equations Parameters in Constitutive Equations Special Behaviors of Polymer-Penetrant Systems Mathematical Apparatus Solution Strategy for Mass Transfer Problems Solutions of a General Set of Mass Transfer Problems Perturbation Solutions of Mass Transfer Moving Boundary Problems Diffusion and Reaction Transport in Nonporous Membranes Analysis of Sorption and Desorption Dispersion and Chromatography Effects of Pressure Gradients on Diffusion: Wave Behavior and Sedimentation Viscoelastic Diffusion Transport with Moving Reference Frames Appendix: Vector and Tensor Notation

Catalog no. K15048, November 2012, c. 639 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4665-1568-0, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

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Microfluidics and Microscale Transport Processes

Microfluidics and Nanofluidics Handbook Two-Volume Set

Edited by

Suman Chakraborty

Sushanta K. Mitra

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur

University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

IIT Kharagpur Research Monograph Series

Suman Chakraborty

With an intense focus on micro- and nanotechnology from a fluidic perspective, this book details the research activities in key directions on both the theoretical and experimental fronts. The text discusses topics such as capillary transport in microchannels, fluid friction, and heat transfer in microchannels, electrokinetics, and interfacial transport in nanochannels. It also covers nanoparticle transport in colloidal suspensions, bubble generation in microfluidic channels, micro-heat pipe, the lattice Boltzmann method for phase changing flow, and cellular microbiofluidics.

Catalog no. K14346, October 2012, c. 368 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-9924-3, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook

Series: Microfluidics & Nanofludics Handbook

The Microfluidics and Nanofluidics Handbook: TwoVolume Set comprehensively captures the cross-disciplinary breadth of micro- and nanofluidics, which encompass the biological sciences, chemistry, physics, and engineering applications. To fill the knowledge gap between engineering and the basic sciences, the editors pulled together key individuals, well-known in their respective areas, to author chapters that help graduate students, scientists, and practicing engineers understand the overall area of microfluidics and nanofluidics.

Highlights: • Discusses basic microbiology and chemistry related to microfluidics • Explains fabrication techniques • Emphasizes applications of microfluidics in the energy sector • Describes micro-fuel cells and lab-on-a-chip • Presents example tables, graphs, and equations

Mass Transfer Concepts K. Asokan Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, India

Mass Transfer Concepts supplies engineers with the required knowledge of all these operations. Designed for a two-semester course in chemical, biotechnology, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical engineering, the book provides a simple treatment of the concepts, definitions, and derivations with numerous figures and worked examples typical of their industrial applications. A number of exercise problems with solutions help clarify key concepts.

Selected Contents: Diffusion. Interphase Mass Transfer. Gas Absorption. Distillation. Leaching and Extraction. Crystallisation. Humidification. Drying. Adsorption. Other Separation Processes. Answers to Problems.

Catalog no. K13093, May 2011, 416 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6806-5, $99.95 / £63.99

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur

Covering physics and transport phenomena along with life sciences and related applications, Volume One: Chemistry, Physics, and Life Science Principles provides readers with the fundamental science background that are required for the study of microfluidics and nanofluidics. Volume Two: Fabrication, Implementation, and Applications focuses on topics related to experimental and numerical methods, followed by chapters on fabrications and other applications, ranging from aerospace to biological systems. Both volumes include as much interdisciplinary knowledge as possible to reflect the inherent nature of this area, making them valuable to students and practitioners.

Catalog no. K10859, September 2011, 1766 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1671-4, $279.95 / £178.00 Also available individually and as eBook

Chemistry, Physics, and Life Science Principles Catalog no. K10862, September 2011, 1125 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1676-9, $179.95 / £109.00

Fabrication, Implementation, and Applications Catalog no. K10860, September 2011, 641 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1672-1, $179.95 / £109.00

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Energy, Fuels, & Petrochemicals

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Fuels, Energy and the Environment Ghazi A. Karim University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Developed specifically for mechanical, chemical, and petroleum engineering students, this book provides an upto-date, informed, well-integrated, and balanced overview of the field of fuels science and technology with particular reference to energy supplies, efficiency, and the environment. It is an integrated yet simplified and concise presentation of the factors and processes that control the suitability of various types of fuels in combustion systems and their impact on the environment. This approach also links supportively with related conventional engineering courses such as thermodynamics, combustion, environmental engineering, chemistry, and materials.

Pedagogical Highlights: • Concise and aimed at readers with engineering backgrounds while using relatively simple language • Chapter sequencing follows logically and smoothly just like in a suitable course of lectures that would use the book • Includes a synopsis at the end of each chapter, as well as definitions of relevant terms and references/ further reading sections • Every chapter has some solved problems, as well as end-of-chapter homework problems. • Includes ample figures, photos, and tables of supporting data

Table of Contents Introduction Fuels in General Fuels Classification Fuels Consuming Energy Systems Stoichiometry and Thermodynamics Chemical Kinetics of Fuel Combustion Exhaust Emissions from the Combustion of Fuels Combustion and Flames Fire and Safety in Relation to Fuel Installations and Handling Petroleum Refining of Petroleum Gasoline Diesel Fuels and Some Other Liquid Fuels Solid Fuels Natural Gas and Other Gaseous Fuels Alternative Fuels

Catalog no. K14763, November 2012, c. 336 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4665-1017-3, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

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Energy, Fuels, & Petrochemicals Bestseller!

Fundamentals of Natural Gas Processing Second Edition Arthur J. Kidnay

Fundamentals of Petroleum and Petrochemical Engineering

Colorado School of Mines, Golden, USA

Uttam Ray Chaudhuri

William R. Parrish

Series: Chemical Industries

University of Calcutta, India

ConocoPhillips (Retired), Brigantine, New Jersey, USA

Daniel G. McCartney Black & Veatch, Overland Park, Kansas, USA

Offering indispensable insight from experts in the field, Fundamentals of Natural Gas Processing, Second Edition provides an introduction to the gas industry and the processes required to convert wellhead gas into valuable natural gas and hydrocarbon liquids products. The authors compile information from the literature, meeting proceedings, and their own work experiences to give an accurate picture of where gas processing technology stands today as well as to highlight relatively new technologies that could become important in the future. The second edition of this bestselling text reflects important advances in gas processing technologies, including those related to liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Fundamentals of Petroleum and Petrochemical Engineering provides a holistic understanding of petroleum and petrochemical products manufacturing, presented in a step-by-step sequence of the entire supply chain. The book covers the essential preliminaries for the exploration and production of crude petroleum oil and gas, an analysis of crude oil and its petroleum products, the processing of petroleum in refineries, the fundamentals of lubricating oil and grease, petrochemicals, theories and problems of unit operations and the processes involved in refineries and petrochemical plants, and commercial and managerial activities necessary for the ultimate success of a refining or manufacturing business.

Catalog no. K12363, December 2010, 411 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5160-9, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

New to the Second Edition: • Background information in five new chapters that cover processing principles, pumps, heat transfer, separation processes, and phase separation equipment • More discussions of many gas processes • Questions and exercises at the end of most chapters to stress important concepts To help nonengineers understand the technical issues, the first part of the text presents an overview of the basic concepts. The topics covered in this part are applicable throughout the gas, oil, and chemical industries. The second part addresses each step of natural gas processing, with a focus on gas plant processes. The chapters in this section follow the gas stream, from gas bought at the wellhead to gas entering the marketplace. Wherever possible, the authors examine the advantages, limitations, and ranges of applicability of the processes so that their selection and integration into the overall gas plant can be fully understood. For readers without a background in chemical engineering or who are just entering the field, this book offers a thorough introduction to the natural gas industry. It also helps those in the gas industry better understand how their products and services fit into the overall process.

Catalog no. 85190, January 2011, 574 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8519-8, $129.95 / £82.00

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The Chemistry and Technology of Coal Third Edition James G. Speight CD & W Inc., Laramie, Wyoming, USA Series: Chemical Industries

The Chemistry and Technology of Coal, Third Edition covers the relationship of coal industry processes with environmental laws and regulations, as well as the effects of combustion products on the atmosphere. It introduces the science of coal, beginning with its formation in the ground and eventually leading to the production of a wide variety of products and petrochemical intermediates in the twentyfirst century. The book is designed for scientists and engineers already engaged in the coal and/or catalyst manufacturing industry looking for a general overview or update on the science of coal.

Catalog no. K11647, September 2012, c. 845 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3646-0, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook

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Physics of Coal and Mining Processes Anatoly D. Alexeev The National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine - Institute of Physics of Mining Processes, Donetsk

Presenting a unifying methodology for addressing problems such as outbursts and explosions of methane in coal mining, this book integrates theoretical and experimental research on coal and bearing rocks and examines the anthropogenic processes that occur during deep underground mining. It reviews the latest in modern instrumentation and physical methods of analysis, including x-ray analysis of coal structure combined with computer simulation and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy combined with gas chromatography. Bridging the gap between the academic and practical aspects of coal mining, the text provides novel methods to predict rock mass conditions, control gas-dynamic phenomena, and estimate safe mining loads.

Catalog no. K13546, November 2011, 383 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7634-3, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

The John Zink Combustion Handbook Second Edition Volume 1, Fundamentals Edited by

Charles E. Baukal, Jr. John Zink Co. LLC, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

This book is the definitive reference for researchers and engineers working in industrial combustion. It provides an up-to-date look at HPI/CPI industries, which have been transformed to a great degree by alternative fuels, advanced refining techniques, emissions standards, and other new technologies. The physical and chemical principles of combustion are presented and explained in detail, in the context of industrial combustion. Coal combustion is covered, with new practices (such as gasification) explained. Modeling techniques used by researchers and engineers is presented—cold flow modeling, CFD-based modeling, and mathematical modeling. New is material included on emissions, combustion diagnostics, and training.

Catalog no. K11814, November 2012, c. 608 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3962-1, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

Carbon Capture and Storage Technologies, Policies, Economics, and Implementation Strategies Saud M. Al-Fattah, Murad F. Barghouty, and Bashir O. Dabbousi King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

The first book written on carbon capture and storage (CCS) by a major oil-and-gas-producing country, this text provides a thorough overview of the current status of the various elements of the CCS chain and its technology, and how it could become a solution to reduce emissions. It also suggests some key guidelines to be adopted to deploy CCS in a sustainable manner. This book will be useful to a broad group of readers— specifically engineers, geoscientists, economists, and regulators. It will also be useful to high-level strategists and policy makers in energy-producing countries.

Catalog no. K14340, November 2011, 404 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-62084-0, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook

Handbook of Lubrication and Tribology Volume Two, Theory and Design, Second Edition Edited by

Robert W. Bruce General Electric, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Sponsored by the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, the second edition of this best-selling handbook demonstrates how the principles of tribology can address cost savings, energy conservation, and environmental protection. It provides a thorough treatment of established knowledge and practices, along with detailed references for further study. This edition incorporates up-to-date, peer-reviewed information for tackling tribological problems and improving lubricants and tribological systems. It shows how the proper use of generally accepted tribological practices can save money, conserve energy, and protect the environment.

Catalog no. 6908X, July 2012, 1169 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6908-2, $249.95 / £159.00 Also available as an eBook

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Energy, Fuels, & Petrochemicals Asphaltenes Surface Activity of Petroleum Derived Lubricants Lilianna Z. Pillon Petroleum Products Consulting, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

Hundreds of lubricant additives are available industrywide to improve base stock properties and protect metal surfaces; however, the wrong combination of these commodities can result in substandard performance. This volume explains how surface activity is affected by several factors: the interfacial properties of lube oil base stocks at oil/surface interfaces, lubricant solvency properties, additive interactions, and variations in temperature. The book provides an understanding of these factors that will influence proper selection of base stocks and additives necessary for resisting foaming and air entrainment, inhibiting rust and corrosion, preventing wear, and controlling emulsification and demulsification.

Catalog no. K10190, October 2010, 362 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0340-0, $189.95 / £120.00 Also available as an eBook

Chemical Transformation during Hydroprocessing of Heavy Oils Jorge Ancheyta Mexican Institute of Petroleum, Mexico City

Fernando Trejo National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico City, Mexico

Mohan Singh Rana Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Ahmadi

This work highlights the various changes that asphaltenes undergo during catalytic hydroprocessing. After defining and characterizing asphaltene structure, the book examines the composition of petroleum and the processes and catalysts for upgrading heavy oils. It then details the characterization of asphaltenes after hydroprocessing and the effect of reaction conditions on their structures. The authors also analyze the deactivation and characterization of spent hydroprocessing catalysts. They cover sediment formation during hydroprocessing and the role of asphaltenes on this process. The final chapters describe the hydrocracking, kinetics, and fractionation of asphaltenes.

Catalog no. 66307, March 2010, 461 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6630-2, $179.95 / £115.00 Also available as an eBook

Electroanalytical Chemistry A Series of Advances: Volume 24

University of Texas, Austin, USA

Production Chemicals for the Oil and Gas Industry

Cynthia Zoski

Malcolm A. Kelland

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, USA

University of Stavanger, Norway

Edited by

Allen J. Bard

Electroanalytical Chemistry: A Series of Advances

Written for graduate students and analytical chemists, this text is part of a series designed to provide authoritative reviews on recent developments and applications of well-established techniques in the field. The authors cover electrochemical electrospray ionization mass spectrometry, potentiometry, and other topics important to the field of electrochemistry and analytical chemistry. The book discusses applications currently under investigation and covers techniques outside the scope of electrochemistry that can be applied to electrochemical problems. It also offers electroanalytical techniques available for use in areas such as electro-organic synthesis, fuel cell studies, and radical ion formation.

Catalog no. K11704, November 2011, 377 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3750-4, $169.95 / £108.00

This comprehensive text discusses a wide variety of production chemicals used by the oil and gas industry for down-hole and topside applications both onshore and offshore. The author reviews all past and present classes of production chemicals, providing numerous difficult-to-obtain references, especially SPE papers and patents. Unlike other texts that focus on how products perform in the field, this book focuses on the specific structures of chemicals that are known to deliver the required or desired performance, which is much more useful to research and development staff. Where known, it also details the environmental aspects of the chemicals discussed.

Catalog no. 92901, June 2009, 400 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9290-5, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

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Energy, Fuels, & Petrochemicals Process Chemistry of Petroleum Macromolecules Irwin A. Wiehe Soluble Solutions, Gladstone, New Jersey, USA

Industrial Gas Handbook Gas Separation and Purification Frank G. Kerry

Series: Chemical Industries

Scarsdale, New York, USA

Although there is a shortage of light petroleum, there is plenty of heavy petroleum rich in macromolecules available, creating an increasing interest for processes that can convert heavy oils to light oils. Process Chemistry of Petroleum Macromolecules provides the scientific basis for such processes, presenting methods to determine improvement potential. Topics include characterization, thermal kinetics, phase behavior, and separation. Revealing that the science of petroleum macromolecules is simpler and more exciting than imagined, it also discusses macromolecules that self-associate, liquid crystalline phases, reactions triggered by phase separation, and both dispersed and dissolved solutes.

Drawn from the author’s 60 years of field experience, this volume presents valuable information for practicing engineers in industrial gas separation and purification. The book uses SI units in accordance with the international industry and covers such topics as chronological development, industrial applications, air separation technologies, noble gases, front-end purification systems, insulation, non-cryogenic separation, safety, cleaning for oxygen systems, economics, and product liquefaction. The text is supplemented with numerous tables, figures, and pictures of equipment that add to the understanding of the process being discussed.

Catalog no. DK4759, June 2008, 456 pp. ISBN: 978-1-57444-787-3, $199.95 / £127.00

Catalog no. 9005, February 2007, 552 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-9005-0, $199.95 / £127.00 Also available as eBook

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Petroleum Refining Technology and Economics, Fifth Edition James H. Gary, Glenn E. Handwerk, Mark J. Kaiser, Jill Handwerk, and Jeff Handwerk Written by experts with both academic and professional experience, Petroleum Refining Technology and Economics, Fifth Edition continues its tradition as an essential textbook for students and a vital resource for engineers. This edition features updated data and addresses changes in refinery feedstocks, product distribution, and processing requirements resulting from federal and state legislation. Providing a detailed overview of today’s integrated fuels refinery, it discusses each major refining process, including feedstock preparation, operating costs, catalysts, yields, finished product properties, and economics. It also contains end-of-chapter problems and case studies.

Catalog no. 7038, March 2007, 488 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7038-0, $99.95 / £63.99

Dictionary of Oil & Gas Production Clifford Jones University of Aberdeen, UK

This dictionary provides a valuable synthesis of information currently only available in a diverse array of sources. Through judicious choice and careful scrutiny, the author has gathered together a very handy reference. Although the material covered is diverse, particular entries are focused and linked with each other so as to provide a good degree of comprehensiveness. Commercial products, including those for oil well maintenance, are featured and information on the web from suppliers is expanded by drawing on the physics and chemistry of how such products work. Not available for sale outside of North America.

Catalog no. N10544, July 2012, 320 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4665-1226-9, $29.95

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Environmental & Sustainable Engineering

Chemicals from Biomass Integrating Bioprocesses into Chemical Production Complexes for Sustainable Development Debalina Sengupta U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Ralph W. Pike Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA Series: Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Chemicals from Biomass: Integrating Bioprocesses into Chemical Production Complexes for Sustainable Development helps engineers optimize the development of new chemical and polymer plants that use renewable resources to replace the output of goods and services from existing plants. It also discusses the conversion of those existing plants into facilities that are based on renewable resources that may require nonrenewable resource supplements. Relying on extensive reviews of biomass as feedstock and the production of chemicals from biomass, this book identifies and illustrates the design of new chemical processes (bioprocesses) that use renewable feedstock (biomass) as raw materials. The authors show how these new bioprocesses can be integrated into the existing plant in a chemical production complex to obtain the best combination of energy-efficient and environmentally acceptable facilities. This presented methodology is an essential component of sustainable development, and these steps are essential to achieving a sustainable chemical industry. The authors evaluate potential bioprocesses based on a conceptual design of biomass-based chemical production, and they use Aspen HYSYS® and Aspen ICARUS® to perform simulations and economic evaluations of these processes. The book outlines detailed process designs created for seven bioprocesses that use biomass and carbon dioxide as feedstock to produce a range of chemicals and monomers. These include fermentation, transesterification, anaerobic digestion, gasification, and algae oil production. These process designs, and associated simulation codes, can be downloaded for modification, as needed. The methodology presented in this book can be used to evaluate energy efficiency, cost, sustainability, and environmental acceptability of plants and new products. Based on the results of that analysis, the methodology can be applied to other chemical complexes for new bioprocesses, reduced emissions, and energy savings.

Features: • Covers essentially all aspects of bioprocess engineering • Presents a methodology for new plants based on renewable resources that supply the needed goods and services of existing plants • Details the production of chemicals from renewable resources and from biomass • Uses examples from existing chemical plants in the Lower Mississippi River Corridor as well as international case studies • Provides simulation codes available for download

Selected Contents: Introduction Biomass as Feedstock Chemicals from Biomass Simulation for Bioprocesses Bioprocesses Plant Model Formulation Formulation and Optimization of the Superstructure Case Studies Using Superstructure Appendices

Catalog no. K13620, July 2012, 496 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-7814-9, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

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Environmental & Sustainable Engineering Greener Energy Systems Energy Production Technologies with Minimum Environmental Impact

Carbon-Neutral Architectural Design

Eric Jeffs

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, USA

Buckinghamshire, UK

Greener Energy Systems: Energy Production Technologies with Minimum Environmental Impact tackles the question of how to generate enough electricity, efficiently and with minimum environmental impact, to meet future energy needs across the world. Supplemented with extensive figures and color photographs, this book: • Traces the development of electricity supply • Explains energy production risks and how major accidents have influenced development • Discusses the combined cycle, the preferred system for power capacity expansion in much of the world • Looks at combined heat and power • Addresses whether coal can continue to be a fuel for power generation • Examines nuclear power generation • Asks why shipping has not followed some of the world's navies into nuclear propulsion • Considers how to electrify more transport systems • Reviews the current state of renewable systems, particularly hydro and solar The book defines the key elements of greener energy systems, noting that they must be highly efficient, with rapid start up and loading; produce minimum emissions; and use simpler technology. The author has more than 40 years of experience as an international journalist reporting on power-generation technologies and energy policies around the world. He concludes that there is no place for coal and that combined cycle, hydro, solar, and biomass must complement nuclear energy, which must serve more applications than just generating electricity.

Catalog no. K14335, May 2012, 240 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-9904-5, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

Pablo La Roche Filling an urgent need for a design reference in this emerging field, this full-color book describes how to reduce building greenhouse gas emissions through appropriate architectural design. Outlining a carbonneutral architectural design process, the author emphasizes the control of energy flows through the building envelope and passive heating and cooling strategies. He also examines how to consider a building’s location through climate analysis and solar geometry and how to achieve thermal comfort with minimum emissions. Drawing on the author’s extensive experience in teaching and practice, this is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings.

Features: • Explains how to reduce a building’s carbon footprint using appropriate building design and materials • Presents strategies for new construction and for existing buildings to improve their energy performance and reduce emissions • Examines the origins of CO2 emissions associated with the fabrication, construction, and operation of buildings • Covers air-flow analysis and radiation impact surveys, solar heating options, daylighting, and window options • Discusses several greenhouse gas counting tools for buildings • Emphasizes architectural design strategies over mechanical systems • Includes more than 270 illustrations

Selected Contents: Buildings and Greenhouse Gas Emissions. CarbonNeutral Architectural Design. Thermal Comfort. Climate and Architecture. Solar Geometry. Heat Exchange through the Building Envelope. Passive Cooling Systems. Passive Heating. Index.

Catalog no. K12004, December 2011, 344 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4512-7, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

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Forthcoming!

Environmental Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing

How Regulation Shapes Chemical Industry Research

Frank R. Spellman Spellman Environmental Consultants, Norfolk, Virginia, USA Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Assessment, Innovation and Perspectives

Hydraulic fracturing is a well stimulation process used to maximize the extraction of hard-to-reach underground resources. While hydraulic fracturing allows access to previously unobtainable energy supplies, the technology can cause serious damage to environmental media. Public concerns have focused on the impacts of the process used during natural gas production from shale and coalbed methane formations. This book discusses the pros and cons of hydraulic fracturing in a balanced manner. It emphasizes the need for the mining of natural gas to provide future clean energy supplies but also stresses the need for close monitoring of the process, chemicals, and fate of waste products.

Mariana Doria

Features: • Examines the potential hazards of hydraulic fracturing when performed without the proper checks and balances • Covers the most recent regulatory requirements • Discusses remediation techniques for hazardous spills • Balances the need for clean energy sources with environmental concerns • Addresses occupational safety issues

Technical Advisor on Regulatory Affairs at Brazilian Chemical Industry Association - ABIQUIM

Since the Rio'92 UN Conference, environmental concern and regulatory design have been a constant in the world agenda. The book provides a historical background to the chemical industry and regulation and draws comparisons between different countries. The book contains simple vocabulary, graphs, and images which will help the reader to easily follow the topic. The volume will serve as a guide to every professional who works with regulatory issues, but also company strategists, executives, and research managers, including policy makers.

Catalog no. K15471, March 2013, 200 pp. 9ISBN: 978-0-415-63017-7, $49.95 / £31.99 Also available as an eBook

Engineering for Sustainability Dennis F.X. Mathaisel Babson College, Babson Park, Massachusetts, USA

Selected Contents:

Joel M. Manary

What is Hydraulic Fracturing?

SPAWAR, SSC, San Diego, California, USA

History and Contemporary Use

Ned H. Criscimagna

Purpose and Method

Alion Science & Technology, Lanham, Maryland, USA

Terminology

Series: Sustaining the Military Enterprise

Shale Geoscience Unconventional Hydrocarbons Environmental Health Concerns Occupational Safety Concerns Economics Legal Implications Regulatory Implications

Catalog no. K15001, September 2012, c. 472 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-1467-6, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook

This book outlines a series of principles to help engineers design products and services to meet customer and societal needs with minimal impact on resources and the ecosystem. The third volume in a series on sustainable engineering, this book provides up-todate information on planning and implementing sustainable activities. Using examples and case studies from the government, military, academia, and commercial enterprises, the authors provide a set of tools for long-term sustainability. The book explains how an entire enterprise can be engineered be self-sustaining across the board.

Catalog no. K12471, August 2012, 518 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5351-1, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

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Environmental & Sustainable Engineering Green Chemistry for Environmental Sustainability Edited by

Introduction to Green Chemistry

Sanjay K. Sharma

Second Edition

Rajastan, India

Albert Matlack

Ackmez Mudhoo

University of Delaware, Newark, USA

University of Mauritius, Mauritius Series: Sustainability

By adopting green chemistry principles and methodologies, researchers can devise new processes to help protect the environment from further damage. In this book, eminent international experts in green chemistry, green engineering, and environmental sustainability discuss the fundamentals of green chemistry and address current issues of social concern. The text covers sustainable development through green engineering, sustainable economics, environmentally benign technologies for greener processes, computational methods and modeling, environmental ethics, and green approaches to minimize air, water, soil, marine, noise, thermal, and nuclear pollution.

The book covers traditional green chemistry topics, including catalysis, benign solvents, and alternative feedstocks. It also discusses relevant but less frequently covered topics with chapters such as Chemistry of Longer Wear and Population and the Environment. This coverage highlights the importance of chemistry to everyday life and demonstrates the benefits the expanded exploitation of green chemistry can have for society. Copiously illustrated with over 800 figures, this second edition provides an update from the frontiers of the field.

Catalog no. 78119, April 2010, 599 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7811-4, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K11178, July 2010, 450 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2473-3, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook

Efficiency and Sustainability in the Energy and Chemical Industries Scientific Principles and Case Studies, Second Edition Krishnan Sankaranarayanan, Hedzer J. van der Kooi and Jakob de Swaan Arons This edition of a popular resource supplies the understanding and tools required to measure process efficiency and sustainability with much improved accuracy. Exploring the driving forces in the chemical and power industries, the book investigates why losses occur and explains how to reduce such losses. Numerous case studies, examples, and problems illustrate the thermodynamic analysis of process performance to explain how to effectively analyze and optimize work flows and environmental resources. New chapters focus on CO2 emissions, lifecycle analysis, and integration of the environment into the thermodynamic analysis of systems and processes.

Catalog no. K10757, May 2010, 393 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1470-3, $159.95 / £99.00

Environmental Microbiology for Engineers Volodymyr Ivanov Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Designed specifically for engineers with little or no biology training, this book covers diversity and function of microorganisms in environmental engineering systems, environmental bioengineering processes, applied microbial genetics and molecular biology, microbiology of water and wastewater treatment, biotreatment and bioremediation, and microbial monitoring. It also explores biocorrosion of the constructions, biodeterioration of the materials, biocementation and bioclogging of soil, biopollution of indoor environment, and biofouling of the facilities. Each chapter includes quizzes and tutorials with instructor’s solutions available in a separate solutions manual with qualifying course adoption.

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Instrument Engineers' Handbook Volume Three, Process Software and Digital Networks, Fourth Edition Edited by

Béla G. Lipták Liptak Associates, Stamford, Connecticut, USA

Halit Eren Curtin University of Technology, Bentley, Australia

Instrument Engineers' Handbook – Volume Three: Process Software and Digital Networks, Fourth Edition is the latest addition to an enduring collection that industrial automation (AT) professionals often refer to as the "bible." First published in 1970, the entire handbook is approximately 5,000 pages, designed as standalone volumes that cover the measurement, control, and software aspects of automation. This fourth edition of the third volume provides an in-depth, state-of-the-art review of control software packages used in plant optimization, control, maintenance, and safety. Each updated volume of this renowned reference requires about ten years to prepare, so revised installments have been issued every decade, taking into account the numerous developments that occur from one publication to the next. Assessing the rapid evolution of automation and optimization in control systems used in all types of industrial plants, this book details the wired/wireless communications and software used. This includes the ever-increasing number of applications for intelligent instruments, enhanced networks, Internet use, virtual private networks, and integration of control systems with the main networks used by management, all of which operate in a linked global environment.

Topics covered include: • Advances in new displays, which help operators to more quickly assess and respond to plant conditions • Software and networks that help monitor, control, and optimize industrial processes, to determine the efficiency, energy consumption, and profitability of operations • Strategies to counteract changes in market conditions and energy and raw material costs • Techniques to fortify the safety of plant operations and the security of digital communications systems This volume explores why the holistic approach to integrating process and enterprise networks is convenient and efficient, despite associated problems involving cyber and local network security, energy conservation, and other issues. It shows how firewalls must separate the business (IT) and the operation (automation technology, or AT) domains to guarantee the safe function of all industrial plants. This book illustrates how these concerns must be addressed using effective technical solutions and proper management policies and practices. Reinforcing the fact that all industrial control systems are, in general, critically interdependent, this handbook provides a wide range of software application examples from industries including: automotive, mining, renewable energy, steel, dairy, pharmaceutical, mineral processing, oil, gas, electric power, utility, and nuclear power.

Features: • Presents specific information on software and networks that help monitor, control, and optimize industrial processes • Explores the relative capabilities and limitations of software packages and vendors’ products • Covers developments that help top management access plant performance information via the Internet and other means • Emphasizes safety measures and aspects related to digital systems used in plants • Completely updated

Selected Contents: Process Control and Automation. Process-Control Methods. Digital Techniques and Data Handling. Software, Programming, and Simulations. Networks, Security, and Protection. Fieldbus Networks. Process Management, Maintenance, Safety, and Reliability. Process Control and Automation Applications.

Catalog no. K10922, August 2011, 1139 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-1776-6, $249.95 / £159.00 Also available as an eBook

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Batch Distillation Simulation, Optimal Design, and Control, Second Edition Urmila Diwekar Vishwamitra Research Institute, Clarendon Hills, Illinois, USA

Helping readers gain a solid, hands-on background in batch processing, the second edition of this bestseller features special sections on complex column configurations and azeotropic, extractive, and reactive distillation. It also includes a new chapter on various kinds of uncertainties in batch distillation and a new chapter describing software packages for simulation, design, optimization, and control.

Features: • Details various operating modes as well as new configurations in batch distillation design and operation • Examines the challenges involved in a rigorous modeling of batch distillation column dynamics • Provides a hierarchy of models of varying complexity and rigor • Presents approaches for the optimal design of batch distillation columns and for dealing with uncertainties in batch distillation • Compares batch distillation columns and continuous columns • Illustrates control problems in batch distillation • Discusses the analysis and synthesis of columns with complex thermodynamics and complex, unconventional column configurations • Describes three software programs for batch distillation • Includes many examples and homework problems Solutions manual available upon qualifying course adoption

Selected Contents: Introduction. Basic Modes of Operation. Column Dynamics. Simplified Models. Optimization. Complex Columns. Complex Systems. Batch Distillation Control. Consideration of Uncertainty. Batch Distillation Software Programs. Index.

Catalog no. K12825, December 2011, 400 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6122-6, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook Not available for sale in Canada

Heat Exchangers Selection, Rating, and Thermal Design, Third Edition Sadik Kakaç TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Ankara, Turkey

Hongtan Liu University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA

Anchasa Pramuanjaroenkij Kasetsart University, Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province Campus, Thailand

Praise for the Bestselling Second Edition “The first edition of this work gathered in one place the essence of important information formerly scattered throughout the literature. The second edition adds the following new information: introductory material on heat transfer enhancement; an application of the Bell-Delaware method; new correlation for calculating heat transfer and friction coefficients for chevron-type plates; revision of many of the solved examples and the addition of several new ones.” —MEMagazine

Heat exchangers are essential in a wide range of engineering applications. Revised and updated with new problem sets and examples, this volume presents a systematic treatment of the topic, focusing on selection, thermal-hydraulic design, and rating. Topics discussed include their classification, design methods, and single-phase forced convection correlations in channels. This third edition contains two new chapters: Micro/Nano Heat Transfer and Polymer Heat Exchangers. Each chapter contains examples illustrating thermal design methods and procedures and relevant nomenclature. End-of-chapter problems enable students to test their assimilation of the material and appendices provide the thermophysical properties of various fluids.

Selected Contents: Classification of Heat Exchangers. Basic Design Methods of Heat Exchangers. Forced Convection Correlations for the Single-Phase Side of Heat Exchangers. Heat Exchanger Pressure Drop and Pumping Power. Micro/Nano Heat Transfer. Fouling of Heat Exchangers. Double-Pipe Heat Exchangers. Design Correlations for Condensers and Evaporators. Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers. Compact Heat Exchangers. Gasketed-Plate Heat Exchangers. Condensers and Evaporators. Polymer Heat Exchangers. Appendices. Index.

Catalog no. K12267, March 2012, 631 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4990-3, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook

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Process & Design

Theory and Practice

Computer Methods in Chemical Engineering

Enrique Ortega-Rivas

Nayef Ghasem

Autonomous University of Chihuahua, Mexico

United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain

Suitable for practicing engineers and engineers in training, Unit Operations of Particulate Solids: Theory and Practice presents the unit operations in chemical engineering that involve the handling and processing of particulate solids.

While various software packages have become quite useful for performing unit operations and other kinds of processes in chemical engineering, the fundamental theory and methods of calculation must also be understood in order to effectively test the validity of these packages and verify the results. Computer Methods in Chemical Engineering presents the most commonly used simulation software, along with the theory involved. It covers chemical engineering thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, material and energy balances, mass transfer operations, reactor design, and computer applications in chemical engineering.

Unit Operations of Particulate Solids

The first part of the book analyzes primary and secondary properties of particles and particulate systems, focusing on their characterization and the effects on selection and design of silos and conveyors. Covering the main industrial operations of dry solids processing, the second part offers insight into the operation principles of the most important technologies that handle dry solids in bulk. With an emphasis on two-phase and multiphase flow, the final part describes all of the relevant systems in industrial processes that combine two different components of the state of matter as well as technologies for separating phases by purely mechanical means. Through clear explanations of theoretical principles and practical laboratory exercises, this book provides an understanding of the behavior of powders and pulverized systems. It also helps readers develop skills for operating, optimizing, and innovating particle processing technologies and machinery in order to carry out industrial operations, such as centrifugation, filtration, and membrane separations.

Selected Contents: Characterization of Particulate Systems and Relation to Storage and Conveying: Introduction. Bulk Solids: Properties and Characterization. Storage and Conveying of Bulk Solids. Bulk Solids Processing: Size Reduction. Size Enlargement. Mixing. Fluidization. Separation Techniques for Particulate Solids: Introductory Aspects. Solid Mixtures. Solid–Fluid Systems. Appendices. Index.

Catalog no. K12218, August 2011, 492 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4907-1, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

Through this book, students learn: • What chemical engineers do • The functions and theoretical background of basic chemical engineering unit operations • How to simulate chemical processes using software packages • How to size chemical process units manually and with software • How to fit experimental data • How to solve linear and nonlinear algebraic equations as well as ordinary differential equations Along with exercises and references, each chapter contains a theoretical description of process units followed by numerous examples that are solved step by step via hand calculations and computer simulation using Hysys/Unisim, PRO/II, Aspen Plus, and SuperPro Designer. Adhering to the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) criteria, the book gives students the tools needed to solve real problems involving thermodynamics and fluid-phase equilibria, fluid flow, material and energy balances, heat exchangers, reactor design, distillation, absorption, and liquid–liquid extraction.

Catalog no. K12271, August 2011, 523 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4398-4999-6, $69.95 / £44.99 Also available as an eBook

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Chemical Reaction Engineering Essentials, Exercises and Examples Martin Schmal UFRJ - COPPE, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This is a new concise and accessible textbook treating the essentials of kinetics, catalysis and chemical reactor engineering. The didactic approach is suited for undergraduate students in chemical engineering and for students in other exact science and engineering disciplines. Each part of theory is supported with a worked example and a number of exercises are included.

Features: • Presents the essentials of kinetics and chemical reactor engineering for undergraduate students. • Concise and didactic approach with over 70 resolved examples and many exercises. • Includes kinetics of complex, enzymatic and polymerization reactions. • Gives comparative studies of different types of reactors, including heterogeneous reactors. • Provides a unique part on the application of theory in laboratory practice with kinetic and reactor experiments.

Selected Contents: Reaction Kinetics: Definitions And Stoichiometry. Chemical Equilibrium. Reaction Rates. Mass Balance. Kinetic Parameters - Integral and Differential Methods. Kinetics of Homogeneous Liquid Phase Reactions. Kinetics of Heterogeneous Reactions. Catalysis. Exercises. Collision Theory. Reactors: Introduction. Ideal Reactors. Non Isothermal Ideal Reactors. Specific Reactors. Comparing Reactors. Combination of Reactors. Hetero-Phase Transport Phenomena. Exercises. Deactivation. Multiphase Reaction Systems. Heterogeneous Reactors. Biomass Reactors. Non Ideal Reactors. Practices in Laboratory. Solutions to Exercises.

Catalog no. K14107, December 2012, 550 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-0-415-69538-1, $89.95 / £57.99

Membrane Modification Technology and Applications Edited by

Nidal Hilal and Chris J. Wright Swansea University, United Kingdom

Mohamed Khayet University Complutense of Madrid, Spain

Written for analytical, materials, and environmental chemists, as well as chemical and environmental engineers, this reference presents the complete range of membrane modification techniques used to increase efficiency of membrane processes. Modification of different materials and geometrics include flat-sheet, hollow-fiber and nano-fiber membranes, reverse osmosis (RO), membrane distillation (MD), gas separation (GS), pervaporation (PV), and membrane fuel cells (MFC). Authors cover the recent advances in the field and comprehensively describe novel and most-used membrane characterization techniques. Chapters contain tables, figures, photographs, and equations.

Catalog no. K12964, June 2012, c. 510 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6635-1, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook

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Introduction to Chemical Reactor Analysis Second Edition R.E. Hayes and J.P. Mmbaga University of Alberta, Canada

This second edition of a successful premiere volume involves a considerable expansion to make it suitable for a two-semester undergraduate course in chemical reaction engineering. Additional material focuses on catalysis and catalytic reactors. The authors also cover, and expand upon, adsorption in the chapter on adsorption and reaction in heterogeneous catalysis. A new chapter on transport process in catalysis is included also. A comprehensive appendix of numerical methods, with reference to the popular commercial software packages Polymath, COMSOL, Multiphysics, and Matlab are included as well.

Catalog no. K13005, October 2012, c. 582 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4398-6700-6, $99.95 / £39.99 Also available as an eBook

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Process & Design CRC Handbook of Phase Equilibria and Thermodynamic Data of Aqueous Polymer Solutions

Forthcoming!

Christian Wohlfarth

Leslie R. Rudnick

Martin-Luther University, Halle (Saale), Germany

Synthetics, Mineral Oils, and Bio-Based Fluids Second Edition Edited by Wilmington, Delaware, USA

This comprehensive source provides a complete collection of thermodynamic data of polymer solutions. It helps readers to quickly retrieve relevant information from the literature and also assists researchers in planning new measurements where data are missing. The author, who clearly explains how measurements were conducted, presents data essential for the product and use of polymers as well as for understanding the physical behavior and intermolecular interactions in polymer solution.

Catalog no. K15314, August 2012, 775 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-5438-2, $199.95 / £127.00 Also available as an eBook

Series: Chemical Industries

This second edition covers the important features and details on all of the major lubricant types currently in use as well as important applications of these lubricants in major industrial areas. Chapters cover trends in the major industries, including the use of lubricant fluids, growth or decline of market areas and applications, potential new applications, production capacities, and regulatory issues, including biodegradability, toxicity, and food production equipment lubrication. The authors outline the state of the art in each major lubricant application area. This new edition highlights the major economic and corporate changes the industry has gone through since the first edition was published.

Catalog no. K12581, December 2012, c. 976 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5537-9, $249.95 / £159.00 Also available as an eBook

Clear and Concise Communications for Scientists and Engineers

Membrane Technologies and Applications Edited by

James G. Speight

Kaustubha Mohanty and Mihir K. Purkait

CD & W Inc., Laramie, Wyoming, USA

Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Assam

Scientists and engineers must be able to successfully communicate their findings to advance their careers. This book is aimed at providing them with the tools needed to produce concise and understandable documents that clearly present their findings. Illustrating how technology can be readily conveyed without loss of content, the authors present writing techniques by using examples and avoiding grandiose terminology.

Compiling recent advances in membrane separations technology, this highly relevant book introduces costeffective solutions for separation problems in a wide range of industries. It discusses membrane use in water and wastewater treatment, food and dairy industry, and fuel cell applications. It describes the role of membrane technologies in resource recovery, pollution prevention, and energy production as well as environmental monitoring and quality control. A concise resource for emerging technologies, this book provides the tools to implement effective production processes, improve environmental protection and public health, and explore new opportunities for the industry.

Catalog no. K12550, February 2012, 208 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4398-5479-2, $59.95 / £38.99 Also available as an eBook

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Process & Design Small-Scale Synthesis of Laboratory Reagents with Reaction Modeling Leonid Lerner School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia

The in-lab preparation of some chemical reagents provides a number of advantages over purchasing commercially prepared samples. This volume contains a detailed description of methods for the rapid and reliable synthesis of many useful reagents that can be difficult to obtain. It provides spectroscopic analyses of products, presents the thermodynamic/kinetic data of reactions, and offers a thorough analysis of the purity of the final products. Enhanced by useful diagrams and photographs, this text is a valuable reference for researchers in small or remote laboratories.

Catalog no. K10672, February 2011, 240 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1312-6, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

Chemical and Energy Process Engineering Sigurd Skogestad NTNU, Trondheim, Norway

Written in an easy-to-read style, this textbook is intended for second-year chemical engineering courses, but is intentionally designed to be of continuing use to practicing engineers. The author, a dynamic systems expert, approaches the introductory material in a fundamental way. He provides a thorough grounding in basic mass and energy balances and highlights their importance. He also covers timely topics such as basic thermodynamics and analysis of energy efficiency. Especially popular with students, the pedagogic approaches in this book have been classroom-tested for a decade of semesters. A solutions manual is available for instructors and additional problems are posted on the web.

Catalog no. 8755X, August 2008, 440 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8755-0, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

Principles of Chemical Engineering Processes Nayef Ghasem United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain

Redhouane Henda Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Written in a clear, concise style, this text provides an introduction to chemical process principles. It meets the needs of advanced undergraduates with detailed information on materials and energy balances that arise in connection to chemical reactions. With its wide coverage across the biomechanical and electromechanical fields, the book is also suitable as a reference for professional engineers. It introduces the numerical methods used to solve equations fundamental to more advanced topics. A solutions manual covering problems presented in the text and other pedagogical features are available for qualified instructors. An accompanying CD includes software and additional exercises.

Catalog no. 8013X, September 2008, 400 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8013-1, $107.95 / £69.99

Chemical Process Calculations K. Asokan Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, India

Moving from raw material to finished product, this book demonstrates how to solve the main processrelated problems that crop up in chemical engineering practice. It demonstrates the steps required to determine how much of various materials and chemicals are needed to satisfy output requirements and how to compensate for energy gained or lost for each step of the process. Presenting easy-to-understand methods, illustrations, worked examples, and practice problems that are ideal for students, it provides access to a wealth of current calculations needed by chemical process professionals in petroleum/ petrochemicals and biotechnology.

Catalog no. UN7150, April 2008, 256 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7150-4, $135.95 / £87.00

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Process & Design Chemical Process Performance Evaluation Ali Cinar Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA

Transport Phenomena Fundamentals Second Edition Joel Plawsky

Ahmet Palazoglu University of California, Davis, USA

Ferhan Kayihan Integrated Engineering Technologies, Tacoma, Washington, USA

Focusing on continuous, multivariate processes, Chemical Process Performance Evaluation introduces statistical methods and modeling techniques for process monitoring, process and controller performance evaluation, and fault diagnosis. The book covers empirical modeling development techniques, modeling process signals for trend analysis, sensor failure detection and diagnosis, controller performance assessment, process performance evaluation, and data analysis techniques for web and sheet processes. Balancing practice and theory, the book integrates several techniques to facilitate practical applications. Case studies illustrate the implementation of methods presented throughout.

Catalog no. DK8069, January 2007, 344 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-3806-9, $194.95 / £122.00 Also available as an eBook

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, USA

This text provides a unified treatment of heat, mass, and momentum transport based on a balance equation approach.

Catalog no. 62336, September 2009, 857 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6233-5, $129.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

Sustainable Process Engineering Concepts, Strategies, Evaluation and Implementation David Brennan Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia

Mass Transfer and Separation Processes Principles and Applications, Second Edition

This book widens system boundaries beyond a process plant to include utility supplies, interconnected plants, wider industry sectors, and entire product life cycles.

Catalog no. N10505, August 2012, 300 pp. ISBN: 978-981-4316-78-1, $149.95 / £95.00

Diran Basmadjian University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Revised and expanded, this second edition of Mass Transfer and Separation Processes: Principles and Applications provides a complete theoretical introduction to mass transfer theory and separation processes and discusses various biomedical, engineering, and environmental applications. It features over 100 real-world worked examples, illustrative figures, end-of-chapter exercises, and a solutions manual for qualifying instructors. Avoiding an overly mathematical presentation of material, the author conveys a sense of scale in order to develop the art of simplifying assumptions, perform proper modeling, and arrive at quick first estimates. Photographs of actual installations are included.

Catalog no. 51598, April 2007, 512 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5159-9, $104.95 / £66.99

Modern Trends in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Edited by

A. K. Haghi University of Guilan, Iran

This book covers a collection of topics that reflect the diversity of modern trends in chemistry and chemical engineering. It presents leading-edge research from some of the brightest and most well-known scientists from around the world.

Catalog no. N10607, December 2011, 167 pp. ISBN: 978-1-926895-00-0, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook

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Fuel Cells PEM Fuel Cell Durability Handbook Two-Volume Set Edited by

Haijiang Wang, Hui Li, and Xiao-Zi Yuan National Research Council Canada, Vancouver, Canada

While PEM fuel cells are highly efficient, environmentally friendly sources of power, their durability hinders the commercialization of this technology. With contributions from international scientists active in PEM fuel cell research, PEM Fuel Cell Durability Handbook, Two-Volume Set provides a comprehensive source of stateof-the-art research in the field. The handbook looks at how to overcome the technical challenges of PEM fuel cell technology and drive the technology toward increased commercialization.

Features: • Explores the most recent research activities on PEM fuel cell durability and diagnostics • Covers operation-induced degradation, environment-induced degradation, design-induced durability, and manufacturing process-induced durability issues • Presents degradation testing protocols important for durability and failure mode studies of PEM fuel cells • Offers a comprehensive toolbox for PEM fuel cell durability, including conventional (electrochemical impedance spectroscopy) and newly developed (atomic force microscopy) tools

Catalog no. K11785, August 2011, 942 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-3921-8, $279.95 / £178.00 Also available as an eBook

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PEM Fuel Cell Failure Mode Analysis This volume presents a systematic analysis of PEM fuel cell durability and failure modes. It provides readers with a fundamental understanding of insufficient fuel cell durability, identification of failure modes and failure mechanisms of PEM fuel cells, fuel cell component degradation testing, and mitigation strategies against degradation. The book progresses systematically through topics, from component degradations to contamination-, environment-, operation-, and process-induced degradations and durability issues. It also includes degradation testing protocols important for durability and failure mode studies of PEM fuel cells. Selected Contents: Introduction. Catalyst Degradation. Catalyst Support Degradation. Membrane Degradation. Porous Transport Layer Degradation. Degradation of Bipolar Plates and Its Effect on PEM Fuel Cells. Degradation of Other Components. Contaminant-Induced Degradation. Environment-Induced Degradation. OperationInduced Degradation. Design-Related Durability Issues. Index.

Catalog no. K11783, August 2011, 364 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-3917-1, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

PEM Fuel Cell Diagnostic Tools This volume presents various tools for diagnosing PEM fuel cells and stacks, including in situ and ex situ diagnostic tools, electrochemical techniques, and physical/chemical methods. It outlines the principles, experimental implementation, data processing, and application of each technique, along with its capabilities and weaknesses. The book discusses commonly used conventional tools, such as cyclic voltammetry and transmission electron microscopy. It also examines special tools developed specifically for PEM fuel cells, including transparent cells, cathode discharge, and current mapping, as well as recent advanced tools for diagnosis. Selected Contents: Introduction. In Situ Diagnostic Tools: PEM Fuel Cell Testing. Polarization Curve. Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy. Cyclic Voltammetry. Linear Sweep Voltammetry. Current Interruption. Cathode Discharge. Water Transfer Factor Measurement. Current Mapping. Transparent Cell. Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Neutron Imaging. Ex Situ Diagnostic Tools: X-Ray Diffraction. Scanning Electron Microscopy. Transmission Electron Microscopy. Infrared Imaging. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy. Atomic Force Microscopy. Binary Gas Diffusion. Gas Permeability of PEMs. Species Detection. Rotating Disk Electrode/Rotating Ring-Disk Electrode. Porosimetry and Characterization of the Capillary Properties of Gas Diffusion Media. Index.

Catalog no. K11784, August 2011, 578 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-3919-5, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook

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Fuel Cells Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Contamination and Mitigation Strategies

Materials Properties and Performance

Edited by

Hui Li, Shanna Knights, Zheng Shi, John W. Van Zee, and Jiujun Zhang

David P. Wilkinson, Jiujun Zhang, Rob Hui, Jeffrey Fergus, and Xianguo Li

Series: Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Because of its lower temperature and special polymer electrolyte membrane, the proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is well-suited for transportation, portable, and micro fuel cell applications. But the performance of these fuel cells critically depends on the materials used for the various cell components. Durability, water management, and reducing catalyst poisoning are important factors when selecting PEMFC materials.

Large-scale commercialization of proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) technology has been hindered by issues of reliability, durability, and cost, which are all related to the degradation of fuel cell performance. This degradation often has root causes in contamination from fuel, air streams, or system components. With contributions from international scientists and engineers active in PEMFC research, Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: Contamination and Mitigation Strategies discusses the impacts of contamination and the contamination mitigation strategies to improve fuel cell performance and durability. The book covers the nature, sources, and electrochemistry of contaminants; their effects on fuel cell performance and lifetime; and the mechanisms of contamination. Exploring the major findings from experimental and theoretical studies in contamination-related research, the expert contributors present methods and tools used for diagnosing various contamination phenomena, along with strategies for mitigating the adverse effects of contamination. They also describe key issues in the future R&D of fuel cell contamination and control. Helping to facilitate pioneering PEMFC R&D and accelerate sustainable commercialization, this book contains the latest research efforts and novel developments as well as important new directions in PEMFC contamination. It offers a comprehensive overview of nearly every aspect of fuel cell contamination, from fundamentals to applications.

Series: Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Written by international PEMFC scientists and engineers from top-level organizations, Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: Materials Properties and Performance provides a single resource of information for understanding how to select and develop materials for improved PEMFC performance. The book focuses on the major components of the fuel cell unit, along with design and modeling aspects. It covers catalysts and catalyst layers, before discussing the key components of membranes, diffusion layers, and bipolar plates. The book also explores materials modeling for the PEMFC. This volume assesses the current status of PEMFC fuel cell technology, research and development directions, and the scientific and engineering challenges facing the fuel cell community. It demonstrates how the production of a commercially viable PEMFC requires a compromise of materials with adequate properties, design interaction, and manufacturability.

Catalog no. K10331, November 2009, 460 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0664-7, $149.95 / ÂŁ96.00 Also available as an eBook

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Materials Engineering Particle Technology and Applications Edited by

Sunggyu Lee Ohio University, Athens, USA

Kimberly H. Henthorn Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, Indiana, USA Series: Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Particle Technology and Applications presents the theoretical and technological background of particle science and explores up-to-date applications of particle technologies in the chemical, petrochemical, energy, mechanical, and materials industries. It looks at the importance of particle science and technology in the development of efficient chemical processes and novel functional materials. With peer-reviewed chapters written by a select group of academic and industry experts, the book provides examples of particle technology and its advanced industrial applications. It includes the necessary scientific background of particle technology as well as relevant technological details of the application areas. This helps readers grasp specific details of the applied technology, since the advanced particle technology can directly or synergistically have an impact on outcomes, such as the development of a targeted functional material, enhancement of existing processing techniques, and modification of the properties of existing materials. Presenting a consistent scientific treatment of all topics, this comprehensive yet accessible book covers a variety of practical applications and relevant theoretical foundation of particle science and technology. It will help readers tackle new challenges in process and product development and create new methodologies in the clean technology sector.

Selected Contents: Characterization. Nanomaterials. Solids Handling and Processing. Polymer and Supercritical Fluid Applications. Environment and Safety.

Catalog no. K13847, March 2012, 342 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8167-5, $169.95 / ÂŁ108.00 Also available as an eBook

Materials in Biology and Medicine Edited by

Sunggyu Lee Ohio University, Athens, USA

David Henthorn St. Louis University, Missouri, USA

While the interdisciplinary field of materials science and engineering is relatively new, remarkable developments in materials have emerged for biological and medical applications, from biocompatible polymers in medical devices to the use of carbon nanotubes as drug delivery vehicles. Exploring these materials and applications, Materials in Biology and Medicine presents the background and real-world examples of advanced materials in biomedical engineering, biology, and medicine. With peer-reviewed chapters written by a select group of academic and industry experts, the book focuses on biomaterials and bioinspired materials, functional and responsive materials, controlling biology with materials, and the development of devices and enabling technologies. It fully describes the relevant scientific background and thoroughly discusses the logical sequences of new development and applications. Presenting a consistent scientific treatment of all topics, this comprehensive yet accessible book covers the most advanced materials used in biology and medicine. It will help readers tackle challenges of novel materials, carry out new process and product development projects, and create new methodologies for applications that enhance the quality of life.

Selected Contents: Introduction: Materials in Biology and Medicine. Biomaterials. Hydrophilic Polymers for Biomedical Applications. Hydrogels. Polyanhydrides. Functional Biomaterials. Molecularly Imprinted Polymers. Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes. Animal Cell Culture. Tissue Engineering. Bioactive Devices. Cell Encapsulation. BioMEMS. Immobilized Enzyme Technology. Biocompatibility-Imparting Nanofilm Coating.

Catalog no. K13848, March 2012, 260 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8169-9, $169.95 / ÂŁ108.00 Also available as an eBook

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Materials Engineering Tellurite Glasses Handbook

Lithium-Ion Batteries

Physical Properties and Data, Second Edition

Advanced Materials and Technologies

Raouf A.H. ElMallawany

Xianxia Yuan

Professor of Solid State Physics, Physics Department, Science College, Northern Borders University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Hansan Liu

Tellurite Glasses Handbook: Physical Properties and Data, Second Edition covers the current dominant physical properties of this prototype glass system. Focusing on thermal, elastic, acoustic, electrical, and optical properties, this second edition incorporates the latest scientific data and up-to-date applications of tellurite glass.

New Topics in the Second Edition: • • • •

Nanocomposites Three-dimensional structural models Novel glass-forming systems Innovative ways to combine all physical properties simultaneously, creating new points for research

Addressing the knowledge gap among physicists, chemists, and material scientists in their understanding of tellurite glasses’ properties, this edition gathers essential thermal, mechanical, electrical, and optical data in one source. It emphasizes the physics and technology of twenty-first century processing, fabrication, and behavior of tellurite glass and glass-ceramic materials. It is the first and only comprehensive source of physical constants and properties of these unique noncrystalline solids. After an introductory chapter on the composition of tellurite glasses, the book explores elastic, acoustic, thermal, electrical, and optical properties. Each chapter includes basic theories on a particular physical property, related experimental techniques, and representative data. The book uniquely presents a compilation of scientific data from the last 60 years as well as practical and strategic applications based on the properties of tellurite glasses.

Catalog no. K12260, December 2011, 532 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4983-5, $249.95 / £159.00 Also available as an eBook

Edited by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, USA

Jiujun Zhang National Research Council Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Series: Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Written by a group of top scientists and engineers in academic and industrial R&D, Lithium-Ion Batteries: Advanced Materials and Technologies gives a clear picture of the current status of these highly efficient batteries. Leading international specialists from universities, government laboratories, and the lithium-ion battery industry share their knowledge and insights on recent advances in the fundamental theories, experimental methods, and research achievements of lithium-ion battery technology. Along with coverage of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, the book focuses on the technical progress and challenges of cathode materials, anode materials, electrolytes, and separators. It also presents numerical modeling and theoretical calculations, discusses the design of safe and powerful lithium-ion batteries, and describes approaches for enhancing the performance of next-generation lithium-ion battery technology. Due to their high energy density, high efficiency, superior rate capability, and long cycling life, lithiumion batteries provide a solution to the increasing demands for both stationary and mobile power. With comprehensive and up-to-date information on lithium-ion battery principles, experimental research, numerical modeling, industrial manufacturing, and future prospects, this volume will help you not only select existing materials and technologies but also develop new ones to improve battery performance.

Selected Contents: Lithium-Ion Batteries: Material Challenges and Perspectives. Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Electrolytes for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Separators for Lithium-Ion Batteries. First-Principles Methods in the Modeling of Lithium-Ion Battery Materials. A Multidimensional, Electrochemical-Thermal Coupled Lithium-Ion Battery Model. State-of-the-Art Production Technology of Cathode and Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Catalog no. K11919, December 2011, 420 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4128-0, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

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Materials Engineering

Solar Module Packaging Polymeric Requirements and Selection Michelle Poliskie

Magneto Luminous Chemical Vapor Deposition Hirotsugu Yasuda University of Missouri-Columbia, USA

Consultant, San Jose, California, USA

Series: Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

While global demand for photovoltaic (PV) modules has increased approximately 45 percent per year over the past decade, PV modules must be durable and inexpensive to compete with traditional energy resources. Often overlooked as a means to improve solar technology, polymer packaging is not only the key to protecting fragile solar cells from environmental factors, but is also the critical path for increasing the power performance of a PV module.

The magneto luminous chemical vapor deposition (MLCVD) method is the perfect example of the "frontend green process." It employs an entirely new process that expends the minimum amount of materials in gas phase, yields virtually no effluent, and therefore requires no environmental remediation. Unlike the "back-end green process," which calls for add-on processes to deal with effluent problems, the newer MLCVD approach is a completely different phenomenon that has never been adequately described, until now.

Solar Module Packaging: Polymeric Requirements and Selection explores current and future opportunities in PV polymeric packaging, emphasizing how it can simultaneously reduce cost, increase weatherability, and improve a PV module’s power. The book offers an insider’s perspective on the manufacturing processes and needs of the solar industry and reveals opportunities for future material development and processing. A broad survey of the polymeric packaging of solar cells, the text covers various classifications of polymers, their material properties, and optimal processing conditions. Taking a practical approach to material selection, it emphasizes industrial requirements for material development, such as cost reduction, increased material durability, improved module performance, and ease of processing. Addressing cost and profitability, the author examines the economics behind polymeric packaging and how it influences the selection process used by solar companies. Suitable for nonspecialists in polymer science, the book provides a basic understanding of polymeric concepts, fundamental properties, and processing techniques commonly used in solar module packaging. It presents guidelines for using polymers in commercial PV modules as well as the tests required to establish confidence in the selection process.

Catalog no. K12310, May 2011, 244 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5072-5, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

Dispelling previous misconceptions and revealing new areas for investigation, Magneto Luminous Chemical Vapor Deposition describes the key process of dielectric breakdown of gas molecules under the influence of a magnetic field. It emphasizes behavioral distinctions between molecular gasses that cause plasma polymerization (such as methane and trimethylsilane) and mono-atomic gases (e.g., helium and argon) when dealing with the dielectric breakdown of the gas phase under low pressure. The author also reveals his minimum perturbation theory of biocompatibility. This is based on the realization that nanofilms prepared using MLCVD have unique, stable interfacial characteristics necessary to achieve a surface that can be tolerated in various biological environments. The author presents alternating views based on NASA’s recent discovery that a magnetic field burst from the earth triggers the inception of the aurora borealis. Detailing similarities between this phenomenon and the inception of the magneto luminous gas phase described in this book, the author proposes that proof of the one occurrence could shed light on the other. Expanding on the author’s previous works, this book introduces new discoveries, highlights the newfound errors of previous assumptions, and juxtaposes many cutting-edge alternative views and anomalies associated with the field.

Catalog no. K11762, April 2011, 268 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3877-8, $179.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook

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Materials Engineering Oxide Semiconductors for Solar Energy Conversion Titanium Dioxide Janusz Nowotny University of Western Sydney, Australia

Edited by

Fan Ren and Stephen J. Pearton

Series: Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Oxide Semiconductors for Solar Energy Conversion: Titanium Dioxide presents the basic properties of binary metal oxide semiconductors and the performance-related properties of TiO2 as they relate to solar energy. The book provides a general background on oxide semiconductors based on binary oxides and their solid solutions, including electronic and ionic conductors. It covers several aspects of solid-state electrochemistry of oxides, such as defect chemistry, and defect-related properties, such as electrical properties, diffusion, segregation, and reactivity. The author also takes a pioneering approach in considering bulk versus surface semiconducting properties, showing how they are different due to the effect of segregation. One of the first on semiconducting, photocatalytic, and photoelectrochemical properties of TiO2 and its solid solutions with donor- and acceptor-type ions, the book discusses defect chemistry of TiO2 in terms of defect equilibria and defect-related properties, including electrical properties, self and chemical diffusion, surface properties, segregation, and reactivity and photoreactivity with oxygen, water, and microbial agents. The text also illustrates the use of TiO2 as an emerging material for solar energy conversion systems, including the generation of hydrogen fuel by photoelectrochemical water splitting, the photocatalytic purification of water, and the generation of photovoltaic electricity. In addition, it presents defect disorder diagrams for the formation of TiO2-based semiconductors with controlled properties. Encompassing the areas of solid-state science, surface chemistry, and photocatalysis, this book reflects the increasing awareness of the importance of structural imperfections, such as point defects, in understanding the properties of metal oxides, specifically TiO2-based semiconductors.

Catalog no. K12157, September 2011, 424 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4839-5, $259.95 / £165.00 Also available as an eBook

Semiconductor Device-Based Sensors for Gas, Chemical, and Biomedical Applications

University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

Sales of U.S. chemical sensors represent the largest segment of the multi-billion-dollar global sensor market, which includes instruments for chemical detection in gases and liquids, biosensors, and medical sensors. Although silicon-based devices have dominated the field, they are limited by their general inability to operate in harsh environments faced with factors such as high temperature and pressure. Exploring how and why these instruments have become a major player, Semiconductor DeviceBased Sensors for Gas, Chemical, and Biomedical Applications presents the latest research, including original theoretical and experimental work. It also explains how these investigations have translated into applications and products. Written by experts in the field, the chapters review cutting-edge progress on semiconductor and nanomaterial-based sensors. An excellent introduction to the subject, this book is also an outstanding reference for those working on different sensor applications. It addresses various subfields, including: • GaN-based sensor arrays for quick and reliable medical testing • Optical sensors • Wireless remote hydrogen sensing systems • MOS-based, thin-film, and nanowire-based sensors The wide-bandgap semiconductor sensors discussed in this book offer many advantages as replacements for silicon-based sensors, including their high chemical resistance, high-temperature operation, and blue and ultraviolet optoelectronic behaviors. Although assays exist for biomedical detection, they are limited by various factors. Nanomaterial devices, such as the sensors examined in this book, are currently the best option for moving toward fast, label-free, sensitive, and selective multiple-detection systems for biological and medical sensing applications. Providing sufficient background information and technical detail, this is an excellent resource for advanced level undergraduate and graduate students as well as researchers in gas, chemical, biological, and medical sensors.

Catalog no. K10716, May 2011, 324 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1387-4, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

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Materials Engineering

Physical Properties of Materials

Porous Media Applications in Biological Systems and Biotechnology

Second Edition

Edited by

Mary Anne White

Kambiz Vafai

Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

University of California, Riverside, USA

Designed for advanced undergraduate students, this bestselling text establishes the principles that control the optical, thermal, electronic, magnetic, and mechanical properties of materials. This fully revised and updated second edition now covers materials sustainability, crystalline structures, graphene, carbon nanotubes, nanocomposites, quantum dots, magnetocaloric effect, spintronics, and polymer classifications. It also includes a new capstone tutorial on the materials science of cymbals, more than 60 new endof-chapter problems, and updated references. A host of ancillaries are available on a companion website.

Presenting state-of-the-art research advancements, this volume explores innovative approaches to effectively apply existing porous media technologies to biomedical applications. In each peer-reviewed chapter, world-class scientists and engineers address significant problems and discuss exciting research in biological systems. They cover various transport processes, mechanical behavior, and material properties of biological tissues from a porous media point of view. The book also presents pertinent aspects of experimental work and numerical techniques and discusses the modeling of several phenomena, including flow changes in cerebral aneurysms, biomass growth, marine systems, and tissue homeostasis and repair.

Catalog no. K12969, June 2011, 469 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6651-1, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. 65416, August 2010, 632 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6541-1, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

Radiation Technology for Polymers

Macroporous Polymers

Second Edition

Production Properties and Biotechnological/ Biomedical Applications

Jiri George Drobny

Edited by

Drobny Polymer Associates, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA

Bo Mattiasson and Igor Galeaev

With a heightened focus on green chemistry and sustainability as well as the development of nanomaterials, this second edition explores emerging applications of radiation technology to polymers. It considers novel uses in the automotive, electronics, and woodprocessing industries, as well as various equipment and instrumentation developments in applications such as waterborne coatings and adhesives, film modifications, high-performance coatings, and inkjet technology. Along with new problems and worked solutions, this edition discusses new uses for UV and electron beam irradiation, the response of polymers to irradiation, dosimetry and radiometry, and safety and hygiene.

Ashok Kumar

Catalog no. 94041, May 2010, 307 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9404-6, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook

Lund University, Sweden Indian Institute of Technology(ITT), Kampur

Macroporous polymers are rapidly becoming the material of choice for many tissue engineering, bioseparation, and bioprocessing applications. Presented in a systematic way, this book addresses the production, characterization, and application of these polymers. The text considers traditional methods of production, including phase separation polymerization, leaching, foaming, and double emulsion, as well as newly merging methods such as cryogelation. The chapters also detail the various applications of macroporous gels for the separation of biomolecules and for the cultivation of mammalian cells in bioreactors, as well as for tissue engineering.

Catalog no. 84615, December 2009, 525 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8461-0, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

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Materials Engineering Energetic Materials

The Physical Chemistry of Materials

Thermophysical Properties, Predictions, and Experimental Measurements

Energy and Environmental Applications Rolando M.A. RoqueMalherbe

Edited by

University of Turabo, Gurabo, Puerto Rico, USA

US Army ERDC-CERL, Champaign, Illinois, USA

This book examines the structure, synthesis, properties, and applications of adsorbents, catalysts, ion exchangers and conductors, and permeable porous and dense materials. Examples of these important materials include perovskites, zeolites, mesoporous molecular sieves, carbon nanotubes, titanium dioxide, clays, hydrotalcites, and titanium silicates. The book shows how the materials are used in gas separation, membrane reactors, pollution abatement, detergency, agriculture, sustainable energy applications, and more. It also discusses the theoretical aspects of materials physics, describes the characterization of materials, and explains diffusion in dense and porous materials.

Catalog no. 82728, October 2009, 522 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8272-2, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook

Veera Boddu Paul Redner US Army, ARDEC, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, USA

For safety reasons, energetic materials are rarely studied at research facilities. Therefore, theoretical and empirical models are needed for studying the behavior of these materials. This book provides insight into the depth and breadth of these models and experimental techniques being developed for energetic materials. It presents research by U.S. Department of Defense engineers and scientists, along with their academic and industrial research partners. Some of the topics and simulations discussed can be applied to other classes of chemical compounds, such as those used in the pharmaceutical industry.

Catalog no. K11585, December 2010, 280 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3513-5, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook

Introduction to the Physics and Chemistry of Materials

Nanoporous Materials for Energy and the Environment Edited by

Gilbert Rios

Robert J. Naumann

Universite Montpellier, France

University of Alabama, Huntsville, USA

Gabriele Centi

Providing the foundation needed for more advanced work in materials science, this text discusses the structure and properties of materials and how these materials are used in diverse applications. It covers chemical bonding, crystal structure, mechanical properties, phase transformations, and materials processing, along with thermal, electronic, photonic, optical, and magnetic properties of materials. The author explores contemporary developments and provides examples to evaluate how well simplified theories predict the actual performance of various materials.

Nick Kanellopoulos

University of Messina, Italy

Catalog no. 6133X, December 2008, 533 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6133-8, $145.95 / £93.00 Also available as an eBook

Demokritos National Centre for Scientific Research, Greece

Nanoporous Materials for Energy and the Environment disseminates and discusses relevant best case examples and research practices that show how nanomaterial research and related engineering concepts may provide answers and viable solutions to a variety of socioeconomic issues and concerns. The first section is dedicated to the development of new materials and their characterization. The second section addresses modeling and scale transition (from and to nanoscale) processes, and the third section presents applications in the environmental and energy sectors.

Catalog no. N10452, September 2011, 322 pp. ISBN: 978-981-4267-17-5, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

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Biotechnology Process Validation in Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals Third Edition

Disposable Bioprocessing Systems

Edited by

Sarfaraz K. Niazi

Anurag S. Rathore

Pharmaceutical Scientist Inc., Deerfield, Illinois, USA

Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi

Gail Sofer SofeWare Associates, Austin, Texas, USA Series: Biotechnology and Bioprocessing

Process Validation in Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals, Third Edition delves into the key aspects and current practices of process validation. It includes discussion on the final version of the FDA 2011 Guidance for Industry on Process Validation Principles and Practices, commonly referred to as the Process Validation Guidance or PVG, issued in final form on January 24, 2011. The book also provides guidelines and current practices, as well as industrial case studies illustrating the different approaches that can be taken for successful validation of biopharmaceutical processes.

Case studies include: • Process validation for membrane chromatography • Leveraging multivariate analysis tools to qualify scale-down models • A matrix approach for process validation of a multivalent bacterial vaccine • Purification validation for a therapeutic monoclonal antibody expressed and secreted by Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells • Viral clearance validation studies for a product produced in a human cell line

Written by a researcher with experience designing, establishing, and validating biological manufacturing facilities worldwide, this is the first comprehensive introduction to disposable systems for biological drug manufacturing. It reviews the current state of the industry; tackles questions about safety, costs, regulations, and waste disposal; and guides readers to choose disposable components that meet their needs. This practical manual covers disposable containers, mixing systems, bioreactors, connectors and transfers, controls and sensors, downstream processing systems, filling and finishing systems, and filters.

Features: • Presents state-of-the art information on disposable bioprocessing systems written by a researcher who helped establish the first max-disposable manufacturing facility for recombinant proteins in the United States • Discusses regulatory compliance of disposable systems • Covers the integration of disposable systems in a new or existing facility • Provides cost comparisons of various systems and scalability • Includes facility designs to accommodate disposable systems • Addresses facts and myths about the use of plastics and elastomers, including the issues of leachables and extractables

A much-needed resource, this book presents process characterization techniques for scaling down unit operations in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, including chromatography, chemical modification reactions, ultrafiltration, and microfiltration. It also provides practical methods to test raw materials and in-process samples. Stressing the importance of taking a risk-based approach towards computerized system compliance, this book will help you and your team ascertain process validation is carried out and exceeds expectations.

Selected Contents:

Catalog no. K12321, May 2012, 531 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5093-0, $169.95 / £108.00

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The Bioprocessing Industry—An Introduction. Safety of Disposable Systems. Containers. Mixing Systems. Disposable Bioreactors. Connectors and Transfers. Controls. Downstream Processing. Filling and Finishing Systems. Filtration. Regulatory Compliance. Environmental Concerns. Epilogue. Bibliography. Index.

Catalog no. K12983, December 2011, 322 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6670-2, $149.95 / £95.00

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Biotechnology Forthcoming!

Forthcoming!

Stem Cell Engineering

Transport Phenomena in Biomedical Engineering

Principles and Practices David Schaffer

Principles and Practices

University of California, Berkeley, USA

Edited by

Robert A. Peattie, Robert J. Fisher, Joseph D. Bronzino, and Donald R. Peterson

Joseph D. Bronzino Simsbury, Connecticut, USA

Donald R. Peterson University of Connecticut, Farmington, USA

With contributions from pioneers and experts, this book provides a broad overview of the challenges of stem cell engineering. It discusses advances made during the last decade that have led to increasingly defined culture systems for growing human ES cells, starting from co-culture with feeder cells in the presence of serum to growth on synthetic substrates in defined medium. The book highlights recent advances in the understanding of the cellular and molecular composition of the hematopoietic stem cell niche, as well as approaches to build upon this basic information to direct stem cell differentiation into blood cell lineages.

Features:

• Covers the temporal evolution of cell differentiation state and overall tissue structure in the early developing embryo as well as some parallels with embryonic stem cell differentiation within embryoid bodies • Discusses how mechanical cues regulate cellular processes such as proliferation and migration, as well as highlight parallels for how what has been learned about the mechanobiology of tumors can be applied to stem cells. • Describes recent efforts to develop culture systems that can support the indefinite expansion of human embryonic stem cells, potentially by emulating the microenvironment that pluripotent cells experience during their brief window of existence in early embryogenesis. • Details a number of important considerations in the application of stem cell therapies to the central nervous system, including cell sources, disease and injury targets, and practical issues associated with cell differentiation and implantation

Catalog no. K13309, November 2012, c. 224 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7204-8, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

This book couples the concepts of transport phenomena with chemical reaction kinetics and thermodynamics to introduce the field of reaction engineering. This is essential information needed to design and control engineering devices, particularly flow reactor systems. Each chapter in this section is somewhat selfcontained. Similar concepts are brought forth and reinforced through applications and discussions. However, to further enhance the benefits obtained by the reader, the book first examines some elementary concepts—the most relevant being control volume selection and flow reactors. It provides a comprehensive treatment with an overview of major research topics related to transport phenomena pertaining to biomedical engineering. • Discusses conservation laws of continuum dynamics and types of control volumes • Covers biomimetic systems and biopmimcry • Examines the characterization of mass transfer processes in bioreactors as used in cell or tissue culture systems • Evaluates the role of reaction time variations

Selected Contents: Transport Phenomena and Biomimetic Systems. The SABRE Institute and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Concepts of Biomimicry. Transport/Reaction Processes in Biology and Medicine. Microvascular Heat Transfer. Fluid Dynamics for Biosystems. Animal Surrogate Systems. Arterial Wall Mass Transport: The Possible Role of Blood Phase Resistance in the Localization of Arterial Disease. Transport Phenomena and the MicroEnvironment. Transport and Drug Delivery through the Blood Brain Barrier and Cerebrospinal Fluid. Interstitial Transport in the Brain: Principles for Local Drug Delivery. Surfactant Transport and Fluid Structure Interactions During Pulmonary Airway Reopening.

Catalog no. K13460, November 2012, c. 240 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7462-2, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

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Biotechnology OMICS Basic Transport Phenomena in Biomedical Engineering Third Edition Ronald L. Fournier University of Toledo, Ohio, USA

Exploring fundamental engineering and life science principles to uncover key concepts in biomedical engineering transport phenomena, this volume begins with a review of the basics of thermodynamics. It then examines the physical properties of body fluids and the cell membrane before moving on to topics such as properties of blood, solute transport, pharmacokinetic analysis, extracorporeal devices, tissue engineering, and bioartificial organs. Each chapter ends with problems to help clarify the material.

Catalog no. K11304, August 2011, 483 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2670-6, $89.95 / £44.99 Also available as an eBook

Biomedical Perspectives and Applications Edited by

Debmalya Barh Institute of Integrative Omics and Applied Biotechnology, West Bengal, India

Kenneth Blum and Margaret Anne Madigan LifeGen, San Diego, California, USA

A reflection of the explosion of research and development in this field, this book explores applications of omics in bioinformatics, cancer research and therapy, diabetes research, plant science, molecular biology, and neurosciences. It collates recent developments in the field into a state-of-the-art framework for this discipline. A select panel of experts discusses their cutting-edge omics research and novel technologies, supplying a basic platform of methods and applications as well as a multi-omics approach to future endeavors in the fertile areas of omics research.

Catalog no. K12277, November 2011, 613 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5008-4, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

Dynamics of the Chemostat Biotechnology Fundamentals Firdos Alam Khan Manipal University, Dubai, UAE

This textbook discusses the fundamentals of biotechnology as well as the latest developments such as stem cell research, cloning, biofuel, transgenic plants, genetically modified food or crops, pharmacogenomics, and nano-biotechnology. Incorporating extensive pedagogy into the content, the authors provide examples, end-of-chapter problems case studies, and laboratory tutorials. They include definitions, historical perspectives, time lines, and major discoveries along with the major segments of biotechnology, products, current research and development, career prospects, ethical issues, and future trends.

Catalog no. K11059, September 2011, 608 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2009-4, $89.95 / £48.99

A Bifurcation Theory Approach Abdelhamid Ajbar and Khalid Alhumaizi King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Based on the authors’ extensive work in this field, this book explores the use of bifurcation theory to analyze the static and dynamic behavior of the chemostat. It presents a systematic, simple, and unified mathematical framework using singularity theory and bifurcation techniques. The authors cover a variety of case studies ranging from simple microbial growth to dynamics of interacting species to dynamics with product formation. They also address the connections between the design and control of the chemostat within the framework of singularity theory.

Catalog no. K13016, August 2011, 368 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6714-3, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

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Biotechnology PAT Applied in Biopharmaceutical Process Development and Manufacturing

Chitosan-Based Hydrogels

An Enabling Tool for Quality-by-Design

Kangde Yao, Junjie Li, Fanglian Yao, and Yuji Yin

Edited by

Cenk Undey, Duncan Low, Jose C. Menezes, and Mel Koch This book summarizes the state of the art in process analytical technologies applied to various aspects of biopharmaceutical process development and manufacturing. The text summarizes regulatory perspectives, FDA/EMEA guidelines, and new expectations. In addition, it explores new technology, especially in the area of real-time monitoring for end-point control, as well as new sensor and analytical technologies. It details established and emerging measurement technologies, including future needs, and challenges that require further research. The authors also present successful industrial-scale deployment case studies and strategies from the biopharmaceutical industry and discuss future trends.

Functions and Applications Edited by

Tianjin University, People's Republic of China

This work details the latest progress in the research and development of chitosan-based biomaterials, providing the foundation for future research. The book introduces the formation and chemical structure of chitosan-based hydrogels. It also discusses the relationship between their structure and functions, which provides a theoretical basis for the design of biomaterials. In addition, many real-world examples illustrate the potential application of chitosan-based hydrogels in various fields, including materials science, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, regenerative medicine, and cell engineering.

Catalog no. K11120, July 2011, 521 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2114-5, $189.95 / £121.00 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K11448, December 2011, 327 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2945-5, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook

Biotechnology A Comprehensive Training Guide for the Biotechnology Industry Syed Imtiaz Haider and Anika Ashtok Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries, United Arab Emirates

Empowered with expert advice, this guide provides concise information covering the concepts and techniques needed to ensure product consistency, potency, efficacy, and safety in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries. A valuable quality tool for both new and existing manufacturers, this text presents step-by-step guidance for optimizing research and maximizing expenditures so as to gain a competitive advantage. It discusses ways to avoid delays to market, reduce product and process failures, develop skilled employees, and maintain both local and international regulatory compliance. The book includes a companion CD that offers customizable training information.

Forthcoming!

Bioseparation Technology Neeraj Mishra and Akhilesh Dubey Ane Books, India

Designed for those with a background in engineering or biology, this text explores the fundamentals of the emerging field of bioseparation technology. It begins with an introduction to bioprocesses and provides focused chapters on cell disruption, filtration, centrifugation, adsorption, and extraction. The book also examines membrane separation processes, precipitation, chromatography, electrokinetic and methods of separation as well as finishing operations and formulation.

Catalog no. N10039, December 2012, c. 300 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4398-0172-7, $49.95 / £31.99

Catalog no. 84488, April 2009, 868 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4200-8448-1, $107.95 / £69.99 Also available as an eBook

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Biotechnology Biological and Biomedical Coatings Handbook Two-Volume Set Edited by

Sam Zhang Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Written in a versatile, contemporary style that will benefit both novice and expert alike, Biological and Biomedical Coatings Handbook, TwoVolume Set explores the state of the art in the development and implementation of advanced thin films and coatings in the biological field. The set covers advances in the latest understanding, design, and performance of biological and biomedical coatings for a vast array of material types, including sol-gel, bio-ceramics, polymers, glass, chitosan, and nanomaterials. Contributors delve into a wide range of novel techniques used in the manufacture and testing of clinical applications for coatings in the medical field, particularly in the field of regenerative medicine. These include: • Implants and implanted devices • Thermal and plasma spraying • Organically modified coatings • Hydrothermal, physical, and chemical vapor deposition • Orthopedic and dental implants • Impedance spectroscopy • Control of drug release • Hydroxyapatite nanocoatings • Biosensing and bioactive coatings

Topics include: With chapters authored by world experts at the forefront of research in their respective areas, this timely set consists of two volumes—Processing and Characterization and Applications—to cover a subject that is truly fundamental to the success of biotechnological pursuits.

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Covers processing, properties, and performance Discusses sol-gels, bio-ceramics, polymers, glasses, nanomaterials, and other materials Explores CVD and PVD Includes information on drug delivery and released-control coatings Presents cutting-edge developments from world leaders in films and coatings research Serves as a simplified introductory stepping stone for new entrants to the field Gives experts up-to-date figures, tables, plots, and images to aid their own work

Catalog no. K11126, May 2011, 976 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-2125-1, $249.95 / £159.00

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Processing and Characterization Selected Contents: Bonelike Mineral and Organically Modified Bonelike Mineral Coatings. Synthesis and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite Nanocoatings by Sol–Gel Method for Clinical Applications. Hydroxyapatite and Other Biomedical Coatings by Electrophoretic Deposition. Thermal Sprayed Bioceramic Coatings: Nanostructured Hydroxyapatite (HA) and HA-Based Composites. Nanostructured Titania Coatings for Biological Applications: Fabrication an Characterization. Hydrothermal Crystallization with Microstructural Self-Healing Effect on Mechanical and Failure Behaviors of PlasmaSprayed Hydroxyapatite Coatings. Bioceramic Coating on Titanium by Physical and Chemical Vapor Deposition. Coating of Material Surfaces with Layer-by-Layer Assembled Polyelectrolyte Films. Bioactive Glass-Based Coatings and Modified Surfaces: Strategies for the Manufacture, Testing, and Clinical Applications for Regenerative Medicine.

Catalog no. K12269, May 2011, 456 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-4995-8, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

Applications Selected Contents: Sol-Gel Derived Hydroxyapatite Coatings on Metallic Implants: Characterization, In Vitro and In Vivo Analysis. Amorphous Carbon Coatings for Biological Applications. Biomedical Applications of Carbon-Based Materials. Impedance Spectroscopy on Carbon-Based Materials for Biological Application. Control of Drug Release from Coatings: Theories and Methodologies. Release-Controlled Coatings. Orthopedic and Dental Implant Surfaces and Coatings. Piezoelectric Zinc Oxide and Aluminum Nitride Films for Microfluidic and Biosensing Applications. Medical Applications of Sputter-Deposited Shape Memory Alloy Thin Films. Bioactive Coatings for Implanted Devices.

Catalog no. K12270, May 2011, 520 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-4996-5, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

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Biotechnology The Metabolic Pathway Engineering Handbook Two-Volume Set Edited by

Christina D. Smolke Stanford University, California, USA

Christina Smolke, who recently developed a novel way to churn out large quantities of drugs from genetically modified brewer’s yeast, is regarded as one of the most brilliant new minds in biomedical engineering. In this handbook, she brings together pioneering scientists from dozens of disciplines to provide a complete record of accomplishment in metabolic pathway engineering. With a wealth of cutting-edge material, this work is an invaluable resource for those seeking to add their own contributions. Organized by topic, this reference is available as two volumes that can be purchased individually or as a set.

Catalog no. 3923, August 2009, 1259 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-3923-3, $269.95 / £165.00 Also available as an eBook

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Fundamentals The Metabolic Pathway Engineering Handbook: Fundamentals provides an overview of metabolic pathway engineering with a look towards the future. It discusses cellular metabolism, including transport processes inside the cell and energy generating reactions, as well as rare metabolic conversions. This volume also explores balances and reaction models, the regulation of metabolic pathways, and genome scale and multiscale modeling tools. In addition, it covers the development of appropriate hosts for metabolic engineering, including the use of Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Streptomyces, yeast, filamentous fungi, and mammalian cells using cell culture. Selected Contents: Introduction and Preface to Handbook. Cellular Metabolism. Balances and Reaction Models. Regulation of Metabolic Pathways. Modeling Tools for Metabolic Engineering. Developing Appropriate Hosts for Metabolic Engineering.

Catalog no. K10164, July 2009, 678 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-0296-0, $174.95 / £112.00 Also available as an eBook

Tools and Applications This second volume of The Metabolic Pathway Engineering Handbook delves into evolutionary tools as well as gene expression tools for metabolic pathway engineering. It covers applications of emerging technologies including recent research genome-wide technologies, DNA and phenotypic microarrays, and proteomics tools for experimentally determining flux through pathways. This volume also looks at emerging applications for producing fine chemicals, drugs, and alternative fuels. Selected Contents: Evolutionary Tools in Metabolic Engineering. Gene Expression Tools for Metabolic Pathway Engineering. Applications of Emerging Technologies to Metabolic Engineering. Future Prospects in Metabolic Engineering. Appendix I: Tools for Experimentally Determining Flux through Pathways. Appendix II: Applications.

Catalog no. 77651, July 2009, 581 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-7765-0, $174.95 / £112.00 Also available as an eBook

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Nanotechnology Fundamentals of Microfabrication and Nanotechnology

Handbook of Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings

Third Edition, Three-Volume Set

Edited by

Marc J. Madou

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

University of California, Irvine, USA

Three-Volume Set Sam Zhang

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Edited by a leading expert and with contributions from pioneers, the three-volume Handbook of Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings is a resource as dynamic and flexible as the field itself. The first two volumes cover the latest research and application of the mechanical and functional properties of thin films and coatings, while the third volume explores the cutting-edge organic nanostructured devices used to produce clean energy.

• Features recent developments in nano- and micromanufacturing techniques, DNA and protein arrays, fluidics, photonics, and actuators • Provides theoretical foundation for understanding the science behind MEMS and NEMS • Explores the latest manufacturing techniques, including rapid prototyping and a wide variety of novel nanomanufacturing approaches • Offers thorough coverage of Bio-MEMS and Bio-NEMS • Contains color illustrations, worked-out example problems, and end-of-chapter problems

The first volume, Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings: Mechanical Properties, covers the mechanical properties (i.e., hardness, toughness, and adhesion), including processing, properties, and performance. It also offers a detailed analysis of theories and size effect, in addition to other key topics. Volume Two, Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings: Functional Properties, focuses on functional properties (i.e., optical, electronic, and electrical) and related devices and applications. The third volume, Organic Nanostructured Thin Film Devices and Coatings for Clean Energy, addresses various aspects of the processing and properties of organic thin films, devices, and coatings for clean energy applications.

Solutions manual, PowerPoint lecture slides, and electronic figure files available upon qualifying course adoption.

A complete resource, this handbook provides detailed explanations for newcomers and the latest research and data for experts. Covering a wide range of mechanical and functional technologies, including those used in clean energy, these books feature figures, tables, and images that aid researchers and help professionals acquire and maintain a solid grasp of this burgeoning field.

Updated and revised, this perennial bestseller continues to serve as the most complete MEMS and NEMS reference available. Discussing a variety of approaches, it offers comprehensive coverage on materials, processes, and manufacturing options. Also a cogent instructional text, it includes example problems, as well as questions and answers for students.

Catalog no. 3180, August 2011, 1992 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-3180-0, $249.95 / £159.00

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Solid-State Physics, Fluidics, and Analytical Techniques in Micro- and Nanotechnology Catalog no. 55119, June 2011, 656 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5511-5, $99.95 / £63.99

Manufacturing Techniques for Microfabrication and Nanotechnology

Catalog no. 94351, June 2010, 1232 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9435-0, $293.95 / £191.00

Also available individually Organic Nanostructured Thin Film Devices and Coatings for Clean Energy Catalog no. 93932, June 2010, 254 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9393-3, $135.95 / £87.00

Catalog no. 55194, June 2011, 670 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5519-1, $99.95 / £63.99

Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings Functional Properties

From MEMS to Bio-MEMS and Bio-NEMS

Catalog no. 93959, June 2010, 422 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9395-7, $135.95 / £87.00

Manufacturing Techniques and Applications Catalog no. 5516X, June 2011, 650 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5516-0, $99.95 / £63.99 All books also available as eBooks

Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings Mechanical Properties Catalog no. 94025, June 2010, 550 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9402-2, $135.95 / £87.00 All books also available as eBooks

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Nanotechnology Nanoporous Materials Advanced Techniques for Characterization, Modeling, and Processing Edited by

Interfacial Electroviscoelasticity and Electrophoresis Jyh-Ping Hsu National Taiwan University, Taipei

Aleksandar M. Spasic

Nick Kanellopoulos Demokritos National Centre for Scientific Research, Greece

The past 30 years have seen a dramatic rise in the field of porous materials due to the development of an increasing number of novel materials. Designed for researchers from different disciplines, this book offers a clear and concise presentation of the state of the art, advances, and expected developments, as well as simulation techniques and their applications to optimize processes involving sorbents, membranes, and catalysts. The contributors address experimental modeling techniques and processes, presenting case studies to reinforce concepts.

Catalog no. K10550, February 2011, 578 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1104-7, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook

Institute for Technology of Nuclear and Other Mineral Raw Materials, Serbia

Not only is this the first text devoted to electroviscoelasticity, but it also describes a new theory developed through the authors’ research. This theory is likely to impact other research and applications as the modeling of liquid-liquid interfaces is key to numerous chemical manufacturing processes including those for emulsions, suspensions, nanopowders, foams, biocoloids, and plasmas. As the authors cover phenomena at the micro-, nano-, and atto-scales, their techniques as well as their data will be of particular interest to nanoscientists. The authors provide substantial data to support their theory and consider its implications especially with regard to the breaking of emulsions.

Catalog no. K10198, March 2010, 194 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0352-3, $145.95 / £93.00 Also available as an eBook

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Transport Phenomena in CapillaryPorous Structures and Heat Pipes

Vikas Mittal

Henry Smirnov

The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Promgasapparat, Odessa, Ukraine

Polymer nanoparticles are an important class of polymeric materials that are required for a number of commercial applications. This book presents the tremendous developments in the synthesis and surface modification techniques to generate advanced polymer nanoparticles. After a brief introduction to polymer latex technology, the text discusses emulsion polymerization, miniemulsion polymerization, and batch, semi-batch, and continuous polymerization. It then details the synthesis and surface modification of various types of polymer nanoparticles, including polymers with core-shell morphologies, dendrimers modified polymer nanoparticles, and porous and hollow polymer nanoparticles.

With emphasis on the processes involved, this text explores the latest experimental efforts in two-phase thermal control technology research and development. The author evaluates and compares different theoretical approaches, experimental results, and models, such as semi-empirical models for critical boiling heat fluxes. Coverage includes micro-scale heat and mass transfer, micro-liquid film, and vapor bubble formation technologies. The book also examines hydrodynamic boiling and vapor bubble formation mechanisms, coated surface boiling models, and other unique experimental methods that are currently in use or have potential for success.

Advanced Polymer Nanoparticles Synthesis and Surface Modifications

Catalog no. K10740, July 2010, 384 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1443-7, $149.95 / £95.00

Catalog no. 62034, July 2009, 400 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6203-8, $199.95 / £127.00 Also available as an eBook

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Nanotechnology Nanoparticle Engineering for ChemicalMechanical Planarization Fabrication of NextGeneration Nanodevices Edited by

Ungyu Paik and Jea-Gun Park Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea

Microscale and Nanoscale Heat Transfer Fundamentals and Engineering Applications C. B. Sobhan National Institute of Technology, Calicut, India

G. P. Peterson Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA

Increasing reliance on electronic devices demands products demostrate high performance and efficiency. Such devices can be realized through the advent of nanoparticle technology. This book explains the physicochemical properties of nanoparticles according to each step in the chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) process, including dielectric CMP, shallow trend isolation CMP, metal CMP, poly isolation CMP, and noble metal CMP. The authors provide a detailed guide to nanoparticle engineering of novel CMP slurry for next-generation nanoscale devices below the 60nm design rule. This comprehensive text also presents design techniques using polymeric additives to improve CMP performance.

Compiling the most relevant findings from the vast amount of literature available, along with the authors’ own research results, this text provides a useful treatise on the principal concepts and practical design engineering aspects of heat transfer. It describes all modes of heat transfer, including phase change and two-phase flow, and compares the methods and observations related to size-affected domains with conventional heat transfer analyses. Emphasizing engineering applications, the book covers micro heat exchangers and pipes as well as microchannel heat sinks. It also includes worked-out examples that illustrate how to apply the results of heat transfer analysis to practical design problems.

Catalog no. 59114, February 2009, 221 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5911-3, $159.95 / £99.00

Catalog no. 7307, June 2008, 440 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7307-7, $107.95 / £69.99

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Advances in Polyolefin Nanocomposites Edited by

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Polymer Nanocomposites Handbook Edited by

Rakesh K. Gupta and Elliot Kennel

Vikas Mittal

West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA

The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Kwang-Jea Kim

Written and edited by pioneers in the field, this text elucidates recent advancements in polyolefin nanocomposites, shown to be commercially viable as nanocomposites across a number of fields, including biomedical science, aerospace, and automotive engineering. It focuses on theoretical models to understand the organic-inorganic interfaces in polyolefins and also provides a detailed description of the recently developed models for property prediction of these nanocomposites. It concentrates on developments with not only the aluminosilicate fillers, but also with equally important fillers like layer double hydroxides and nanotubes.

Catalog no. K10747, December 2010, 414 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1454-3, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

The University of Akron, Ohio, USA

Reflecting the exceptional growth in the use of nanostructured materials for an increasing range of industrial applications, Polymer Nanocomposites Handbook comprehensively covers the synthesis of both nanomaterials that act as the building blocks of polymer nanocomposites and polymers that act as matrix materials. It examines molecular precursors and related challenges for large-scale manufacturing, current processing techniques, and the difficulty in obtaining good dispersion. Discussing future applications in civilian and defense-related fields, the book presents methods to characterize the bulk and interfacial structure of polymer nanocomposites.

Catalog no. 9777, July 2009, 566 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-9777-6, $149.95 / £96.00 Also available as an eBook

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Industry Applications & General Resources Green Entrepreneur Handbook

Technical Writing A Practical Guide for Engineers and Scientists

The Guide to Building and Growing a Green and Clean Business

Phillip A. Laplante The Pennsylvania State University, Malvern, USA

Eric Koester

Series: What Every Engineer Should Know

General Counsel, Appature Inc., Seattle, Washington, USA

Written by a renowned engineer and widely published technical author, this guide enables readers to write, edit, and publish materials of a technical nature, including books, articles, reports, and electronic media. Complementing the traditional writer’s reference manuals and other books on technical writing, it helps readers understand the practical considerations in writing technical content. Drawing on his own work, the author presents many first-hand examples of writing, editing, and publishing technical materials. These examples illustrate how a publication originated as well as various challenges and solutions.

Catalog no. K11106, July 2011, 250 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4398-2085-8, $39.95 / £25.99 Also available as an eBook

Written by a practicing business attorney with startup experience in the environmental and technology sectors, this comprehensive handbook assists entrepreneurs in tackling the wide variety of opportunities to go green. A one-stop resource for entrepreneurs, it helps readers incorporate clean technology, environmental practices, and green business approaches into the work environment. The book discusses how to sell to utilities, explores fundraising outlets for green businesses, covers government incentives, presents key startup tools aimed at green businesses, and addresses challenges of many new businesses, such as raising money and making sales. Additional resources are available on the book’s website.

Catalog no. K10895, November 2010, 460 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4398-1729-2, $51.95 / £32.99 Also available as an eBook

A First Course in Differential Equations, Modeling, and Simulation

Intelligent Energy Field Manufacturing

Carlos A. Smith and Scott W. Campbell

Edited by

University of South Florida, Tampa, USA

GE Global Research Center, Schenectady, New York, USA

Interdisciplinary Process Innovations Wenwu Zhang

Emphasizing a practical approach for engineers and scientists, this text avoids overly theoretical explanations and shows readers how differential equations are derived by applying basic physical principles and experimental observations to engineering systems. This resource also covers classical methods for obtaining the analytical solution of differential equations and Laplace transforms. In addition, the authors discuss how these equations describe mathematical systems and how to use software to solve sets of equations in which analytical solutions cannot be determined. Numerical values are provided in all examples and problems.

An in-depth introduction to Intelligent Energy Field Manufacturing (EFM), this book explores a fresh engineering methodology that not only integrates but also goes beyond others such as Design for Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Concurrent Engineering, selfassembly, biometics, and more. It discusses dynamic M-PIE flows, the generalities of energy fields, logic functional materials and intelligence, the open scheme of intelligent EFM implementation, and the principles of intelligent EFM. The book takes a highly interdisciplinary approach that includes research frontiers such as micro/nano fabrication, high strain rate processes, and laser shock forming.

Catalog no. K12318, May 2011, 345 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5087-9, $89.95 / £57.99

Catalog no. 71017, July 2010, 728 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7101-6, $159.95 / £99.00

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Industry Applications & General Resources Fires, Explosions, and Toxic Gas Dispersions Effects Calculation and Risk Analysis Marc J. Assael and Konstantinos E. Kakosimos

Reverse Engineering Technology of Reinvention Wego Wang

Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece

University of Massachusetts, Lowell, USA

This volume examines the methods used to assess the risk of fires, explosions, and toxic gas dispersion and to deduce the subsequent effects and consequences of these events. The authors cover various aspects of such incidents, including the probability that an accident will occur, and they describe how to calculate leaks, heat flux, overpressure, and the concentration of toxic clouds. The book examines the consequences to people (injury or death) and material damages, and it concludes with a discussion of possible causes of destruction and common circumstances that can result in accidents.

Written to advance the technology of reinvention and improve the competitiveness of commercial parts in the aftermarket, this volume discusses the proper measuring and analyses required to reproduce or repair an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part using modern reverse engineering technologies, as well as regulations that govern the practice. Offering numerous real-world examples, the book enables readers to determine if a duplicated or repaired part can meet the design functionality of the original. Going beyond industrial manufacturing, the book also looks at the use of reverse engineering in academic research and legal and forensic analyses.

Catalog no. K11314, February 2010, 349 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2675-1, $145.95 / £93.00 Also available as an eBook

CRC Handbook of Basic Tables for Chemical Analysis

Catalog no. K10314, September 2010, 357 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0630-2, $145.95 / £93.00 Also available as an eBook

Third Edition

Albright's Chemical Engineering Handbook

Thomas J. Bruno

Edited by

National Institute of Standards and Technology, Boulder, Colorado, USA

Paris D.N. Svoronos City University of New York, Bayside, USA

The information researchers need for chemical analysis is often scattered in different sources and difficult to access. This volume is a one-stop reference that presents updated data in a handy format specifically designed for use when designing an analysis or interpreting results. This new edition has been expanded to include data from the CRC Handbook of Fundamental Spectroscopic Correlation Charts and also contains new information on chromatography, nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry, infrared spectrophotometry, mass spectrometry, the detection of outliers, thermocouples, chemical indicators, chromatographic column regeneration, chromatographic methods and extractions, and safety issues.

Catalog no. 80423, December 2010, 887 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8042-1, $139.95 / £89.00

Lyle F. Albright Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

From fundamentals to plant operations, Professor Albright’s Handbook is a thorough yet succinct guide to day-to-day methods and calculations used in chemical engineering applications. Leaders from an exceptional diversity of specialties provide a clear review of basic information, including illustrative case examples and references to additional information for more advanced study. They discuss essential principles, calculations, and key issues such as reaction engineering, process control and design, waste disposal, and electrochemical and biochemical engineering. The final chapters cover patents, intellectual property, communications, and ethical issues that are most relevant to engineers.

Catalog no. DK2204, November 2008, 1928 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8247-5362-7, $169.95 / £94.00 Also available as an eBook

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