Chemical Reactor Analysis and Applications for the Practicing Engineer

LOUIS THEODORE, EngScD, 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.

• Preface xi Overview xiiiPart I. Introduction1. History of Chemical Reactions 32. The Field of Chemistry 113. Process Variables 194. Kinetic Principles 455. Stoichiometry and Conversion Variables 73Part II. Traditional Reactor Analysis6. Reaction and Reactor Classification 1117. The Conservation Laws 1278. Batch Reactors 1479. Continuous Stirred Tank Reactors (CSTRs)18110. Tubular Flow Reactors 20911. Reactor Comparisons 243Part III. Reactor Applications12. Thermal Effects 27313. Interpretation of Kinetic Data14. Non-Ideal Reactors 35715. Reactor Design Considerations 383Part IV. Other Reactor Topics16. Catalysts 41317. Catalytic Reactions 42918. Fluidized and Fixed Bed Reactors 44519. Biochemical Reactors 47520. Open-Ended Problems 50521. Abet-Related Topic 519Appendix. SI Units

“The book also reviews Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) topics as they apply to chemical reactors, making it beneficial for engineers who are preparing to take the Professional Engineer (PE) exam.”  (Chemical Engineering Progress, 1 April 2013)