Process Engineering Data BookThis is a convenient, one-volume reference that provides process engineers with quick information on the major equipment, processes and materials used in chemical, food, water/wastewater, fuel and other types of process engineering. The data is presented in short articles, supplemented and illustrated by tables, diagrams, charts and formulas. The data is organized in twenty short chapters with a detailed index for easy reference. Much of the data is economically presented in tables. |
Contents
Factors in Plant Location | 1 |
Propulsion of Gases | 51 |
Gas Cleaning | 61 |
Adsorption | 67 |
Mixing Kneading Blending | 85 |
Centrifuges | 107 |
Condensers Steam Jet Ejectors | 137 |
Distillation | 153 |
Drying | 167 |
Common terms and phrases
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