Introduction to Chemical Engineering Computing

Bruce A. Finlayson9780471740629, 0471740624

As chemical engineering technology advances, so does the complexity of the problems that arise. The problemsthat chemical engineers and chemical engineering students face today can no longer be answered with programs written on a case-by-case basis. Introduction to Chemical Engineering Computing teaches professionalsand students the kinds of problems they will have to solve, the types of computer programs needed to solve these problems, and how to ensure that the problems have been solved correctly. Each chapter in Introduction to Chemical Engineering Computing contains a description of the physicalproblem in general terms and in a mathematical context, thorough step-by-step instructions, numerous examples,and comprehensive explanations for each problem and program. This indispensable text features Excel,MATLABR, Aspen PlusTM, and FEMLAB programs and acquaints readers with the advantages of each. Perfect for students and professionals, Introduction to Chemical Engineering Computing gives readers the professional tools they need to solve real-world problems involving: Equations of state Vapor-liquid and chemical reaction equilibria Mass balances with recycle streams Mass transfer equipment Process simulation Chemical reactors Transfer processes in 1D Fluid flow in 2D and 3D Convective diffusion equations in 2D and 3D

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Table of contents :
Cover Page……Page 1
Title Page……Page 2
ISBN: 0471740624……Page 3
3 Vapor–Liquid Equilibrium……Page 4
6 Simulation of Mass Transfer Equipment……Page 5
9 Transport Processes in One Dimension……Page 6
Appendix A Hints When Using Excel……Page 7
Appendix B Hints When Using MATLAB……Page 8
Appendix D Hints When Using FEMLAB……Page 9
Subject Index……Page 10
PREFACE……Page 11
1 INTRODUCTION……Page 14
2 EQUATIONS OF STATE……Page 18
3 VAPOR– LIQUID EQUILIBRIUM……Page 38
4 CHEMICAL REACTION EQUILIBRIUM……Page 54
5 MASS BALANCES WITH RECYCLE STREAMS……Page 68
6 SIMULATION OF MASS TRANSFER EQUIPMENT……Page 86
7 PROCESS SIMULATION……Page 102
8 CHEMICAL REACTORS……Page 124
9 TRANSPORT PROCESSES IN ONE DIMENSION……Page 160
10 FLUID FLOW IN TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS……Page 188
11 CONVECTIVE DIFFUSION EQUATION IN TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS……Page 220
Appendix A: HINTS WHEN USING EXCEL……Page 242
Appendix B: HINTS WHEN USING MATLAB……Page 252
Appendix C: HINTS WHEN USING ASPEN PLUS……Page 272
Appendix D: HINTS WHEN USING FEMLAB……Page 282
Appendix E: PARAMETER ESTIMATION……Page 306
MATHEMATICAL METHODS……Page 320
REFERENCES……Page 336
AUTHOR INDEX……Page 340
CHEMICAL INDEX……Page 342
COMPUTER COMMAND INDEX……Page 344
A,B,C……Page 348
D,E,F……Page 349
L,M,N……Page 350
O,P,R,S……Page 351
W,Y……Page 352