Collecting information of vital interest to chemical, polymer, electrical, mechanical, and civil engineers, as well as chemists and chemical researchers, this Encyclopedia supplies nearly 350 articles on current design, engineering, and manufacturing practices- offering expertly written articles on technologies at the forefront of the field to maximize and enhance the research and production phases of current and emerging chemical manufacturing practices and techniques.

A complete reconceptualization of the classic reference series- the Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing and Design, whose first volume published in 1976- this resource offeres extensive A-Z treatment of the subject in five simultaneously published volumes...completely new material on the design of key unit operations involved with chemical processes; the design, unit operation, and integration of reactors and separation systems; process system peripherals such as pumps, valves, and controllers; analytical techniques and equipment; and pilot plant design and scale-up criteria...comprehensive indexing of all five volumes to appear in the backmatter of each tome...well-researched sections on automation, equipment, design and simulation, reliability and maintenance, separations technologies, and energy and environmental issues...authoritative contributions on chemical processing equipment, engineered systems, and laboratory apparatus currently utilized in the field...expert overviews on key engineering science topics in property predictions, measurements and analysis, novel materials and devices, and emerging chemical fields...and gold standard articles on the methods, practices, products, and standards recently influencing the chemical industries.