Description
Book SynopsisThis books format follows an applications-oriented text and serves as a training tool for individuals in education and industry involved directly, or indirectly, with chemical reactors. It addresses both technical and calculational problems in this field.
Trade Review“The book also reviews Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) topics as they apply to chemical reactors, making it beneficial for engineers who are preparing to take the Professional Engineer (PE) exam.” (Chemical Engineering Progress, 1 April 2013)
Table of ContentsPreface xi
Overview xiii
Part I. Introduction
1. History of Chemical Reactions 3
2. The Field of Chemistry 11
3. Process Variables 19
4. Kinetic Principles 45
5. Stoichiometry and Conversion Variables 73
Part II. Traditional Reactor Analysis
6. Reaction and Reactor Classification 111
7. The Conservation Laws 127
8. Batch Reactors 147
9. Continuous Stirred Tank Reactors (CSTRs)181
10. Tubular Flow Reactors 209
11. Reactor Comparisons 243
Part III. Reactor Applications
12. Thermal Effects 273
13. Interpretation of Kinetic Data
14. Non-Ideal Reactors 357
15. Reactor Design Considerations 383
Part IV. Other Reactor Topics
16. Catalysts 413
17. Catalytic Reactions 429
18. Fluidized and Fixed Bed Reactors 445
19. Biochemical Reactors 475
20. Open-Ended Problems 505
21. Abet-Related Topic 519
Appendix. SI Units
