Distillation

Distillation: Fundamentals and Operations, Second Edition builds on the success of its PROSE award-winning predecessor and offers a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements in industrial distillation. This revised edition presents a cohesive collection of chapters that delve into the core principles and practices of distillation. With contributions from recognized experts, the book covers everything from the history of distillation to the intricacies of mass transfer, energy exchange, and troubleshooting techniques, ensuring readers are equipped with the most current and relevant information. The book is meticulously structured to provide in-depth insights into key topics, including the principles of binary distillation, vapor-liquid equilibria, column internals, and special distillation operations. Readers will also find practical guidance on laboratory distillation, scale-up processes, and performance testing procedures. This updated edition integrates new developments and research, making it an invaluable tool for understanding, analyzing, and optimizing distillation processes in various industrial applications. Distillation: Fundamentals and Operations, Second Edition is tailored for chemical engineers, process designers, researchers, and students in chemical engineering and related fields. Whether you are involved in energy efficiency, sustainability, or advanced process design, this book serves as a vital reference, empowering you to enhance your expertise and drive innovation in distillation technology.

• Fully revised and updated new edition of 2015 PROSE Award Winner in Chemistry & Physics from the Association of American Publisher
• Addresses the need for improved energy efficiency, and conceptual methods / computational tools applied to design, optimization and control of distillation processes
• Features templated case studies and methods
• Provides practical information on the newest development written by recognized experts
• Comprises most important and current research on industrial distillation, including all steps in process design (feasibility study, modelling, and experimental validation), together with operation and control aspects
• Covers all distillation processes from batch, to zeotropic and azeotropic distillation, as well as reactive distillation and special distillation processes