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Coulson and Richardson’s Chemical Engineering
Volume 2B: Separation Processes
6th Edition - June 28, 2023
Editor: Ajay Kumar Ray
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780081010976
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eBook ISBN:9780081012222
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Coulson and Richardson’s Chemical Engineering: Volume 2B, Separation Processes, Sixth Edition, covers distillation and gas absorption, illustrating applications of the fundam…Read more
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Coulson and Richardson’s Chemical Engineering: Volume 2B, Separation Processes, Sixth Edition, covers distillation and gas absorption, illustrating applications of the fundamental principles of mass transfer. Several techniques, including adsorption, ion exchange, chromatographic membrane separations and process intensification are comprehensively covered and explored.
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Academic and Professional Chemical and Process Engineers
Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
About Professor Coulson
About Professor Richardson
Introduction
Introduction on separation processes
Chapter 1: Distillation
Abstract
Nomenclature
References
Further reading
Chapter 2: Absorption and stripping of gases
Abstract
Nomenclature
References
Further reading
Chapter 3: Applications in humidification and water cooling
Abstract
Nomenclature
3.1: Introduction
3.2: Humidification terms
3.3: Humidity data for the air–water system
3.4: Determination of humidity
3.5: Humidification and dehumidification
3.6: Water cooling
3.7: Systems other than air–water
References
Further reading
Chapter 4: Liquid–liquid extraction
Abstract
Nomenclature
References
Further reading
Chapter 5: Evaporation
Abstract
Nomenclature
References
Further reading
Chapter 6: Crystallisation
Abstract
Nomenclature
References
Further reading
Chapter 7: Drying
Abstract
Nomenclature
7.1: Introduction
7.2: General principles
7.3: Rate of drying
7.4: The mechanism of moisture movement during drying
Chapter 13: Engineering principles of bioseparations
Abstract
13.1: Introduction
13.2: Importance of bioseparation in biotechnology
13.3: Types of bioseparation unit operations
13.4: Cell disruption
13.5: Micro and ultrafiltration
13.6: Equipment for filtration
13.7: New directions in biotechnology: Cell-free protein synthesis
13.8: New directions in biotechnology: Artificial intelligence in bioseparations
13.9: Conclusions and future directions
References
Further reading
Problems
Index
No. of pages: 860
Language: English
Edition: 6
Published: June 28, 2023
Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
Paperback ISBN: 9780081010976
eBook ISBN: 9780081012222
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Ajay Kumar Ray
Professor Ajay K. Ray, Chair of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Department at Western University, has made seminal research contributions in industrial process modeling and optimization; development of solar photocatalysis; and advancement of simulated moving bed technology for reactive separation. Dr. Ray has contributed to enhance engineering knowledge by devising innovative approaches to enhance process performance for applications in energy, environment, food and health, the key challenges facing the world. Dr. Ray is a prolific author, having written a text book on Engineering Mathematics and over 150 research articles in archival journals. The impact of his work is evident from high h-index and citations received. He has mentored over 50 graduate students. He is member of the editorial board of journals, recipient of the Research, Teaching and Faculty Scholars award, CrayQuest award, Distinguished Speakers award, and Distinguished Alumni award from Calcutta University
Affiliations and expertise
Chair, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Department, Western University, Canada
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