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The Comprehensive Introduction to Standard and Advanced Separation for Every Chemical Engineer
Separation Process Engineering, Second Edition helps readers thoroughly master both standard equilibrium staged separations and the latest new processes. The author explains key separation process with exceptional clarity, realistic examples, and end-of-chapter simulation exercises using Aspen Plus.
The book starts by reviewing core concepts, such as equilibrium and unit operations; then introduces a step-by-step process for solving separation problems. Next, it introduces each leading processes, including advanced processes such as membrane separation, adsorption, and chromatography. For each process, the author presents essential principles, techniques, and equations, as well as detailed examples.
Separation Process Engineering is the new, thoroughly updated edition of the author's previous book, Equilibrium Staged Separations. Enhancements include improved organization, extensive new coverage, and more than 75% new homework problems, all tested in the author's Purdue University classes.
Coverage includes
1.1. Importance of Separations 1
1.2. Concept of Equilibrium 2
1.3. Mass Transfer 4
1.4. Problem-Solving Methods 5
1.5. Prerequisite Material 7
1.6. Other Resources on Separation Process Engineering 8
1.7. Summary—Objectives 9
References 9
Homework 10
2.1. Basic Method of Flash Distillation 12
2.2. Form and Sources of Equilibrium Data 14
2.3. Graphical Representation of Binary VLE 16
2.4. Binary Flash Distillation 21
2.5. Multicomponent VLE 29
2.6. Multicomponent Flash Distillation 34
2.7. Simultaneous Multicomponent Convergence 40
2.8. Size Calculation 45
2.9. Utilizing Existing Flash Drums 49
2.10. Summary—Objectives 50
References 51
Homework 52
Appendix: Computer Simulation of Flash Distillation 59
3.1. Developing a Distillation Cascade 65
3.2. Distillation Equipment 72
3.3. Specifications 74
3.4. External Column Balances 76
3.5. Summary—Objectives 81
References 81
Homework 81
4.1. Internal Balances 86
4.2. Binary Stage-by-Stage Solution Methods 90
4.3. Introduction to the McCabe-Thiele Method 97
4.4. Feed Line 101
4.5. Complete McCabe-Thiele Method 109
4.6. Profiles for Binary Distillation 112
4.7. Open Steam Heating 114
4.8. General McCabe-Thiele Analysis Procedure 118
4.9. Other Distillation Column Situations 125
4.10. Limiting Operating Conditions 130
4.11. Efficiencies 133
4.12. Simulation Problems 135
4.13. New Uses for Old Columns 136
4.14. Subcooled Reflux and Superheated Boilup 138
4.15. Comparisons between Analytical and Graphical Methods 140
4.16. Summary—Objectives 142
References 143
Homework 144
Appendix: Computer Simulations for Binary Distillation 157
5.1. Calculational Difficulties 161
5.2. Profiles for Multicomponent Distillation 167
5.3. Summary—Objectives 172
References 172
Homework 172
6.1. Introduction to Matrix Solution for Multicomponent Distillation 176
6.2. Component Mass Balances in Matrix Form 178
6.3. Initial Guess for Flow Rates 181
6.4. Bubble-Point Calculations 181
6.5. θ-Method of Convergence 184
6.6. Energy Balances in Matrix Form 191
6.7. Summary—Objectives 194
References 195
Homework 195
Appendix: Computer Simulations for Multicomponent Column Distillation 200
7.1. Total Reflux: Fenske Equation 205
7.2. Minimum Reflux: Underwood Equations 210
7.3. Gilliland Correlation for Number of Stages at Finite Reflux Ratio 215
7.4. Summary—Objectives 219
References 219
Homework 220
8.1. Breaking Azeotropes with Other Separators 225
8.2. Binary Heterogeneous Azeotropic Distillation Processes 227
8.3. Steam Distillation 234
8.4. Two-Pressure Distillation Processes 238
8.5. Complex Ternary Distillation Systems 240
8.6. Extractive Distillation 246
8.7. Azeotropic D
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