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Process intensification : engineering for efficiency, sustainability and flexibility /

Process intensification (PI) leads to a substantially smaller, cleaner, safer and more energy efficient process technology. For example, the scale reduction made possible by using high gravity fields to separate liquids has seen the reduction of distillation columns from 75m to a four of five metres...

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Main Authors: Reay, D. A. (David Anthony) (Author)
Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology.
Group Author: Ramshaw, C. (Colin); Harvey, Adam (Adam P.)
Published: Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann,
Publisher Address: Amsterdam ; London :
Publication Dates: 2008.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Series: Butterworth-Heinemann/IChemE series
Subjects:
Chemical process control.
Chemical processes > Environmental aspects.
Proce de s chimiques > Contro le.
Proce de s chimiques > Aspect de l'environnement.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Chemical & Biochemical.
SCIENCE > Industrial & Technical. > Industrial & Technical.
Chemische Verfahrenstechnik.
Effizienzsteigerung.
Prozessinnovation.
Electronic books.
Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780750689410
Summary: Process intensification (PI) leads to a substantially smaller, cleaner, safer and more energy efficient process technology. For example, the scale reduction made possible by using high gravity fields to separate liquids has seen the reduction of distillation columns from 75m to a four of five metres in height in some areas. PI is a hot topic in chemical and process engineering - and beyond - and is now reaching a maturity that is seeing PI concepts applied to a wide range of processes and technologies. This is the first book to provide a practical working guide to understanding PI and developing successful PI solutions and applications. By demonstrating the broad application of PI this book will be of value to audiences looking to take current technologies into new process areas as well as those looking to further its use in the chemical engineering sector. As well as detailing technologies and practical applications the book focusses on safety, energy and environmental issues, giving guidance on how to incorporate PI in plant design and operation safely, efficiently and effectively. This book provides up to date access to the best current information on PI, both through the world-class experience of the authors and by pinpointing other significant sources of data, equipment and expertise. * Shows chemical and process engineers how to apply process intensification (PI) to their product, process or production line * A hard-working reference and user guide to the technology AND application of PI, covering fundamentals, industry applications, and supplemented my an development and implementation guide * Leading author team, including Professor Colin Ramshaw, developer of the HiGee high gravity distillation process at ICI, who is widely credited as the father of PI.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xxv, 444 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780080558080
0080558089
9780750689410
0750689412
Index Number: TP155
CLC: TQ02
Contents: A brief history o f process intensification -- Process intensification : an overview -- The mechanisms involved in process intensification -- Compact and micro-heat exchangers -- Reactors -- Intensification of separation processes -- Intensified mixing -- Application areas : petrochemicals and fine chemicals -- Application areas : offshore processing -- Application areas : miscellaneous process industries -- Application areas : the built environment, electronics, and the home -- Specifying, manufacturing, and operating PI plant.

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