Multistage separation processes are the heart of the petroleum processing and chemical production industries. They yield important products as common as gasoline and plastics and as specialized as medical-grade pharmaceuticals. This valuable new book provides process engineers and engineering students with solid information and insights into these processes. Its unique feature is that it goes beyond fundamental principles to emphasize intuitive understanding and practical interpretation. It presents numerous examples in a wide variety of applications to demonstrate the performance of processes under varying conditions and the relationships among the different operating variables. Focusing on computer modeling and modern simulation techniques, Predicting the Performance of Multistage Separation Processes is a valuable tool for evaluating performance trends, limitations, and bottlenecks. The book presents rigorous mathematical methods, but wherever possible, it applies shortcut methods to help engineers make reliable decisions quickly.
Includes bibliographical references and index.