Crystallization Process Systems

AlanG Jones9780750655200, 0-7506-5520-8

Crystallization Process Systems gives a clear, concise, balanced and up to date presentation of crystallization and solid-liquid separation of the crystalline product. The information is presented in a coherent, concise and logical sequence based on the fundamentals of particulate crystallization processes as systems.By emphasising the analysis, design and operation of particulate crystallization processes as systems, the reader will be able to make a better judgement about the best, cheapest and most effective production method to use.Crystallization Process Systems gives a wider view and an overview of the subject of crystallization as a whole. It provides an ideal lead-in to more specialized works such as Crystallization and Solid-Liquid Separation – also published by BH.Presents a coherent, concise and logical sequence based on the fundamentals of particulate crystallization processes as systemsEmphasis on the design and optimization of the crystallization processing system

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Table of contents :
Contents……Page 5
Preface……Page 8
Nomenclature and abbreviations……Page 11
1.1 Crystal characteristics……Page 15
1.2 Single particles……Page 21
1.3 Particle size distributions……Page 26
1.4 Packing characteristics……Page 31
1.5 Techniques for particle sizing and characterization……Page 32
1.6 Summary……Page 39
2.1 Particle-fluid hydrodynamics……Page 40
2.2 Sedimentation……Page 41
2.3 Slurries……Page 45
2.4 Fluid flow through porous media……Page 51
2.5 Suspension of settling particles by agitation……Page 57
2.6 Mixing models……Page 63
2.7 The population balance……Page 66
2.8 Summary……Page 71
3.1 Phase equilibria……Page 72
3.2 Types of crystallizer……Page 77
3.3 The mixed suspension, mixed product removal (MSMPR) crystalizer……Page 79
3.4 Population balance……Page 82
3.5 Precipitation……Page 90
3.6 Summary……Page 93
4.1 Settling tanks……Page 94
4.2 Thickeners……Page 96
4.3 Filters and filtration……Page 101
4.4 Types of filter……Page 102
4.5 Theory of filtration……Page 104
4.6 Leaf test……Page 111
4.7 Optimum cycle time during batch filtration……Page 115
4.8 Continuous rotary vacuum filtration……Page 117
4.9 Centrifuges……Page 120
4.10 Thin layer solid bowl centrifuge……Page 123
4.11 Centrifugal filtration……Page 126
4.12 Hydrocyclones……Page 128
4.14 Crystal drying……Page 130
4.15 Summary……Page 135
5.1 Crystallization and precipitation kinetics……Page 137
5.2 Nucleation……Page 138
5.3 Crystal growth……Page 139
5.4 Induction periods……Page 145
5.5 Determination of crystal growth and nucleation kinetics……Page 149
5.6 Particle breakage processes……Page 150
5.7 Prediction of product particle size distribution……Page 155
5.8 Secondary nucleation……Page 160
5.9 Summary……Page 167
6.1 Agglomerate particle form……Page 169
6.2 Colloid and surface science……Page 175
6.3 Population balance……Page 180
6.4 Agglomeration and disruption during precipitation……Page 185
6.5 Determination of precipitation kinetics……Page 189
6.6 Troubleshooting agglomeration……Page 201
6.7 Summary……Page 203
7.1 Design and performance of batch crystallizers……Page 204
7.2 Batch crystallizer design and operation……Page 206
7.3 Prediction of CSD……Page 207
7.4 Programmed cooling crystallization……Page 211
7.5 Design and performance of continuous crystallizers……Page 217
7.6 Summary……Page 227
8.1 Liquid-liquid crystallization systems……Page 229
8.2 Gas-liquid crystal precipitation……Page 245
8.3 Microcrystallizers……Page 271
8.4 Summary……Page 273
9.1 Crystallization process systems design……Page 275
9.2 Crystallization process models……Page 278
9.3 Crystalization process synthesis……Page 285
9.4 Crystallization process systems simulation……Page 291
9.5 Crystallization process instrumentation and control……Page 301
9.6 Crystallization in practice……Page 309
9.7 Summary……Page 311
References……Page 313
Author index……Page 343
Subject index……Page 351