This books format follows an applications-oriented text and serves
as a training tool for individuals in education and industry
involved directly, or indirectly, with chemical reactors. It
addresses both technical and calculational problems in this field.
While this text can be complimented with texts on chemical kinetics
and/or reactor design, it also stands alone as a self-teaching
aid.
The first part serves as an introduction to the subject title
and contains chapters dealing with history, process variables,
basic operations, kinetic principles, and conversion variables. The
second part of the book addresses traditional reactor analysis;
chapter topics include batch, CSTRs, tubular flow reactors, plus a
comparison of these classes of reactors. Part 3 keys on reactor
applications that include non-ideal reactors: thermal effects,
interpretation of kinetic data, and reactor design. The book
concludes with other reactor topics; chapter titles include
catalysis, catalytic reactors, other reactions and reactors, and
ABET-related topics. An extensive Appendix is also included
Table of Content
Preface xi
Overview xiii
Part I. Introduction
1. History of Chemical Reactions 3
2. The Field of Chemistry 11
3. Process Variables 19
4. Kinetic Principles 45
5. Stoichiometry and Conversion Variables 73
Part II. Traditional Reactor Analysis
6. Reaction and Reactor Classification 111
7. The Conservation Laws 127
8. Batch Reactors 147
9. Continuous Stirred Tank Reactors (CSTRs)181
10. Tubular Flow Reactors 209
11. Reactor Comparisons 243
Part III. Reactor Applications
12. Thermal Effects 273
13. Interpretation of Kinetic Data
14. Non-Ideal Reactors 357
15. Reactor Design Considerations 383
Part IV. Other Reactor Topics
16. Catalysts 413
17. Catalytic Reactions 429
18. Fluidized and Fixed Bed Reactors 445
19. Biochemical Reactors 475
20. Open-Ended Problems 505
21. Abet-Related Topic 519
Appendix. SI Units
About the author
LOUIS THEODORE, Eng Sc D, is a retired professor of chemical engineering (50 years). He is the author of several Wiley publications, including Fluid Flow for the Practicing Chemical Engineer, Thermodynamics for the Practicing Engineer, Mass Transfer Operations for the Practicing Engineer, and Air Pollution Control Equipment Calculations. Dr. Theodore is also a contributor to Perry’s Chemical Engineer’s Handbook.
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