Academic Press Distillation: Fundamentals and Operations

Distillation: Fundamentals and Operations, Second Edition offers a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements in industrial distillation. This revised edition presents a cohesive collection of chapters that delve into core principles and practices. With contributions from recognized experts, sections cover the history of distillation, the intricacies of mass transfer, energy exchange, and troubleshooting techniques. The book is meticulously structured, providing 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 builds on the success of its PROSE award-winning predecessor, integrating new developments and research. It 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. Provides a fully revised and updated new edition of 2015 PROSE Award Winner in Chemistry & Physics from the Association of American Publishers Addresses the need for improved energy efficiency and conceptual methods/computational tools applied in the design, optimization, and control of distillation processes Features templated case studies and methods Provides practical information written by recognized experts on the newest developments Comprises the 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