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  • Covers important separation methods such as membrane separations, adsoprtion, chromatography, and ion exchange
  • Includes clear explanations and very detailed example problems
  • Detailed instructions on operation of process simulator to do separation simulations
  • Completely revised and updated
  • Author is the Clifton L. Lovell Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University

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  • Copyright 2007
  • Edition: 2nd
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  • ISBN-10: 0-13-084789-5
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-13-084789-8

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

  • Detailed problems with real data, organized in a common format for easier understanding
  • Modular simulation exercises that support courses taught with simulators without creating confusion in courses that do not use them
  • Extensive new coverage of membrane separations, including gas permeation, reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, pervaporation, and key applications
  • A detailed introduction to adsorption, chromatography and ion exchange: everything students need to understand advanced work in these areas
  • Discussions of standard equilibrium stage processes, including flash distillation, continuous column distillation, batch distillation, absorption, stripping, and extraction


Sample Content

Table of Contents

Preface xv

Acknowledgments xvii

About the Author xix

Nomenclature xxi

Chapter 1: Introduction to Separation Process Engineering 1

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

Chapter 2: Flash Distillation 12

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

Chapter 3: Introduction to Column Distillation 65

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

Chapter 4: Column Distillation: Internal Stage-by-Stage Balances 86

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

Chapter 5: Introduction to Multicomponent Distillation 161

5.1. Calculational Difficulties 161

5.2. Profiles for Multicomponent Distillation 167

5.3. Summary—Objectives 172

References 172

Homework 172

Chapter 6: Exact Calculation Procedures for Multicomponent Distillation 176

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

Chapter 7: Approximate Shortcut Methods for Multicomponent Distillation 205

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

Chapter 8: Introduction to Complex Distillation Methods 225

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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