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Preface xvii

SECTION I Introduction

1 Definitions and Principles 3

Unit Operations 4
Unit Systems 4
Physical Quantities / SI Units / CGS Units / Gas Constant /
FPS Engineering Units / Conversion of Units / Units and Equations
Dimensional Analysis 16
Basic Concepts 20
Equations of State of Gases
Symbols 24
Problems 25
References 27

SECTION II Fluid Mechanics

2 Fluid Statics and Its Applications 31

Hydrostatic Equilibrium 32
Applications of Fluid Statics 34
Symbols 41
Problems 42
References 43

3 Fluid Flow Phenomena 44

Laminar Flow, Shear Rate, and Shear Stress 45
Rheological Properties of Fluids 46
Turbulence 51
Boundary Layers 59
Symbols 63
Problems 64
References 65
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4 Basic Equations of Fluid Flow 67

Mass Balance in a Flowing Fluid; Continuity 67
Differential Momentum Balance; Equations of Motion 72
Macroscopic Momentum Balances 77
Mechanical Energy Equation 82
Symbols 90
Problems 92
References 93

5 Incompressible Flow in Pipes and Channels 94

Shear Stress and Skin Friction in Pipes 94
Laminar Flow in Pipes and Channels 97
Turbulent Flow in Pipes and Channels 104
Friction from Changes in Velocity or Direction 117
Symbols 123
Problems 124
References 127

6 Flow of Compressible Fluids 128

Definitions and Basic Equations 128
Processes of Compressible Flow 133
Isentropic Flow through Nozzles 134
Adiabatic Friction Flow 140
Isothermal Friction Flow 145
Symbols 147
Problems 148
References 149

7 Flow Past Immersed Bodies 150

Drag and Drag Coefficients 150
Flow through Beds of Solids 157
Motion of Particles through Fluids 162
Fluidization 171
Symbols 182
Problems 183
References 185

8 Transportation and Metering of Fluids 187

Pipe, Fittings, and Valves 187
Pumps 194
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Positive-Displacement Pumps / Centrifugal Pumps

Fans, Blowers, and Compressors 209
Fans / Blowers and Compressors / Comparison of Devices
for Moving Fluids
Measurement of Flowing Fluids 219
Full-Bore Meters / Insertion Meters
Symbols 234
Problems 236
References 237

9 Agitation and Mixing of Liquids 238

Agitated Vessels 239
Blending and Mixing 259
Suspension of Solid Particles 265
Dispersion Operations 270
Agitator Selection and Scaleup 278
Symbols 281
Problems 282
References 284

SECTION III Heat Transfer and Its Applications

10 Heat Transfer by Conduction 291

Basic Law of Conduction 291
Steady-State Conduction 293
Unsteady-State Conduction 300
Symbols 311
Problems 312
References 314

11 Principles of Heat Flow in Fluids 315

Typical Heat-Exchange Equipment 315
Energy Balances 319
Heat Flux and Heat-Transfer Coefficients 321
Overall Heat-Transfer Coefficient / Individual
Heat-Transfer Coefficients
Symbols 333
Problems 334
References 335
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12 Heat Transfer to Fluids Without Phase Change 336

Boundary Layers 336
Heat Transfer by Forced Convection in Laminar Flow 339
Heat Transfer by Forced Convection in Turbulent Flow 346
Transfer by Turbulent Eddies and Analogy Between Transfer
of Momentum and Heat
Heat Transfer in Transition Region Between Laminar
and Turbulent Flow 358
Heat Transfer to Liquid Metals 360
Heating and Cooling of Fluids in Forced Convection
Outside Tubes 362
Natural Convection 365
Symbols 371
Problems 373
References 375

13 Heat Transfer to Fluids with Phase Change 377

Heat Transfer from Condensing Vapors 377
Heat Transfer to Boiling Liquids 389
Symbols 401
Problems 403
References 404

14 Radiation Heat Transfer 406

Emission of Radiation 407
Absorption of Radiation by Opaque Solids 410
Radiation Between Surfaces 413
Radiation to Semitransparent Materials 423
Combined Heat Transfer by Conduction-Convection
and Radiation 425
Symbols 427
Problems 428
References 430

15 Heat-Exchange Equipment 431

Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers 432
Plate-Type Exchangers 446
Extended-Surface Equipment 449
Scraped-Surface Exchangers 455
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Condensers and Vaporizers 456

Heat Transfer in Agitated Vessels 459
Heat Transfer in Packed Beds 463
Symbols 467
Problems 469
References 471

16 Evaporation 473
Types of Evaporators 475
Performance of Tubular Evaporators 479
Evaporator Capacity / Evaporator Economy
Vapor Recompression 498
Symbols 500
Problems 500
References 502

SECTION IV Mass Transfer and Its Applications

17 Principles of Diffusion and Mass Transfer

Between Phases 511
Theory of Diffusion 512
Prediction of Diffusivities 518
Mass-Transfer Theories 523
Film Theory / Boundary Layer Theory / Penetration Theory /
Two-Film Theory
Mass-Transfer Coefficients 530
Experimental Measurements / Coefficients for Mass Transfer through
Known Areas
Symbols 540
Problems 542
References 544

18 Gas Absorption 546

Packings and Packed Tower Design 546
Principles of Absorption 557
Absorption from Rich Gases 574
Mass-Transfer Correlations 580
Absorption in Plate Columns
Absorption with Chemical Reaction 588
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Symbols 590
Problems 592
References 594

19 Humidification Operations 596

Definitions 596
Humidity Chart 600
Wet-Bulb Temperature 604
Cooling Towers 608
Theory of Counterflow Cooling Towers
Symbols 618
Problems 619
References 621

20 Equilibrium-Stage Operations 622

Equipment for Stage Contacts 622
Principles of Stage Processes 625
Equilibrium-Stage Calculations for Multicomponent Systems
Symbols 639
Problems 639
References 640

21 Distillation 641
Flash Distillation 641
Continuous Distillation with Reflux 645
Material Balances in Plate Columns / Number of Ideal Plates;
McCabe–Thiele Method
Enthalpy Balances 672
Design of Sieve-Plate Columns 681
Plate Efficiencies 689
Theory of Plate Efficiency
Distillation in Packed Columns 699
Batch Distillation 700
Symbols 704
Problems 706
References 711

22 Introduction to Multicomponent Distillation 713

Phase Equilibria in Multicomponent Distillation 713
Flash Distillation of Multicomponent Mixtures 717
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Fractionation of Multicomponent Mixtures 718

Azeotropic and Extractive Distillation 734
Symbols 735
Problems 736
References 738

23 Leaching and Extraction 739

Leaching 739
Leaching Equipment / Principles of Continuous
Countercurrent Leaching
Liquid Extraction 747
Extraction Equipment / Principles of Extraction
Special Extraction Techniques 766
Supercritical Fluid Extraction
Symbols 768
Problems 769
References 772

24 Drying of Solids 773

Principles of Drying 775
Phase Equilibria
Cross-Circulation Drying 782
Through-Circulation Drying 790
Drying of Suspended Particles
Freeze-Drying 793
Drying Equipment 794
Dryers for Solids and Pastes / Dryers for Solutions and Slurries /
Selection of Drying Equipment
Symbols 807
Problems 809
References 810

25 Fixed-Bed Separations 812

Adsorption 812
Adsorption Equipment 813
Equilibria; Adsorption Isotherms / Principles of Adsorption / Basic
Equations for Adsorption / Solutions to Mass-Transfer Equations /
Adsorber Design / Continuous Operation
Ion Exchange 839
Equilibria / Mass-Transfer Rates / Operation of Ion Exchangers
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Chromatography 845
Symbols 852
Problems 854
References 855

26 Membrane Separation Processes 857

Separation of Gases 857
Separation of Liquids 878
Dialysis / Membranes for Liquid-Liquid Extraction /
Pervaporation / Reverse Osmosis
Symbols 896
Problems 898
References 900

27 Crystallization 902
Crystal Geometry 903
Equilibria and Yields 904
Nucleation 911
Crystal Growth 918
Crystallization Equipment 921
Crystallizer Design: Crystal Size Distribution 927
MSMPR Crystallizer
Crystallization from Melts 936
Symbols 937
Problems 939
References 941

SECTION V Operations Involving Particulate Solids

28 Properties and Handling of Particulate Solids 945

Characterization of Solid Particles 945
Properties of Masses of Particles 951
Storage and Conveying of Solids
Mixing of Solids 955
Mixers for Noncohesive Solids / Mixers for Cohesive Solids
Size Reduction 965
Computer Simulation of Milling Operations / Equipment
for Size Reduction
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Ultrafine Grinders 977

Symbols 981
Problems 983
References 984

29 Mechanical Separations 986

Screening 986
Screening Equipment
Filtration; General Considerations 991
Cake Filters 993
Centrifugal Filters / Filter Media / Filter Aids /
Principles of Cake Filtration
Clarifying Filters 1018
Liquid Clarification / Gas Cleaning / Principles of Clarification
Crossflow Filtration; Membrane Filters 1021
Type of Membranes / Permeate Flux for Ultrafiltration /
Concentration Polarization / Microfiltration
Gravity Sedimentation Processes 1035
Centrifugal Sedimentation Processes 1045
Symbols 1056
Problems 1058
References 1061
Appendix 1 Conversion Factors and Constants of Nature 1063
Appendix 2 Dimensionless Groups 1066
Appendix 3 Dimensions, Capacities, and Weights
of Standard Steel Pipe 1068
Appendix 4 Condenser and Heat-Exchanger Tube Data 1069
Appendix 5 Tyler Standard Screen Scale 1070
Appendix 6 Properties of Liquid Water 1071
Appendix 7 Properties of Saturated Steam and Water 1072
Appendix 8 Viscosities of Gases 1074
Appendix 9 Viscosities of Liquids 1076
Appendix 10 Thermal Conductivities of Metals 1079
Appendix 11 Thermal Conductivities of Various Solids and
Insulating Materials 1080
Appendix 12 Thermal Conductivities of Gases and Vapors 1082
Appendix 13 Thermal Conductivities of Liquids Other
Than Water 1083
Appendix 14 Specific Heats of Gases 1084
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Appendix 15 Specific Heats of Liquids 1085

Appendix 16 Prandtl Numbers for Gases at 1 atm and 100°C 1086
Appendix 17 Prandtl Numbers for Liquids 1087
Appendix 18 Diffusivities and Schmidt Numbers for Gases
in Air at 0°C and 1 atm 1088
Appendix 19 Collision Integral and Lennard-Jones
Force Constants 1089

Index 1091