Contains chapters on process synthesis, computer-aided design, and design of chemical reactors. This text features economic analysis, and equipment sizing and cost estimation that reflect changes in equipment availability. It emphasises on computer use in design, economic evaluation, and optimization.

Chapter 1: IntroductionChemical Engineering Plant Design

Chapter 2:Process Design OverviewDesign Project ProcedureSource of Design InformationFlow DiagramsThe Preliminary DesignComparison of Different ProcessesEquipment Design and Specifications

Chapter 3:General Design ConsiderationsHealth and Safety HazardsHAZOP EvaluationEnvironmental ProtectionPlant Location and LayoutPlant Operation and Control

Chapter 4:Flowsheet DevelopmentExample Process FlowsheetComponents and Purpose of a FlowsheetInput/Output StructureRecycle StructureTraditional Flowsheet DevelopmentModern Flowsheet Development by FanProcess Flow DiagramsPiping and instrumentation diagramsVessel and piping layout

Chapter 5: Computer-Aided DesignSpreadsheetsComputer-Aided Process Simulation Methods and ProductsUse of Several Computer-Aided ProgramsAspen PlusHysysSpecial Purpose ProgramsFRI, HTRI, BJACCost Estimation ProgramsICARUS

Chapter 6:Analysis of Cost EstimationCash Flow for Industrial OperationsEstimation of Capital InvestmentEstimation of Total Product CostSummary

Chapter 7:Analysis of Depreciation, Taxes, and Investment CostsDepreciation MethodsTaxesInvestment CostsPresent Worth and DiscountRelationship to Profitability Analyses

Chapter 8:Profitability, Alternative Investments, and ReplacementsProfitability StandardsFactors Influencing ProfitabilityReturn on InvestmentPayout TimeDiscounted Cash Flow Rate of ReturnNet Present WorthCapitalized CostAlternative InvestmentsReplacements

Chapter 9:Optimal Design and Design StrategyDefinition of Objective FunctionStructural Optimization by FanSelection of Design VariablesIsolation of Sub-OptimizationsHeat Exchanger Network-Pinch TechnologyParametric Optimization MethodsOptimization Example

Chapter 10:Materials Selection and UtilizationMaterial AvailabilitySelectionFabrication

Chapter 11:The Design ReportOrganizationPreparationCheck List for Final Report

Chapter 12:Material Transfer Equipment:Design and CostsPumps, Compressors, and PipingFlow Measuring EquipmentVessels and Storage EquipmentMaterials Handling Equipment

Chapter 13:Reactor Equipment: Design and CostsBasic Theory of Reaction KineticsSelection of Suitable ReactorsDesign and Cost of Reactor Equipment

Chapter 14:Heat-Transfer Equipment: Design and CostsBasic Theory of Heat Transfer in ExchangersSelection of Suitable Heat Exchanger TypesDesign and Costs of Heat Exchanger TypesOptimum Design of Heat Exchangers

Chapter 15:Separation Equipment: Design and CostsSelection of Suitable Separation ProcessesEquipment Design and Costs for Separating Homogeneous MixturesEquipment Design and Costs for Separating Heterogeneous Mixtures

Appendix A:Auxiliary, Utility and Chemical Cost Data

Appendix B:Design Problems

Appendix C:Tables of Physical Properties and Constants

Appendix D:Conversions of SI and US Customary Units

Appendix E:Examples of Commercially Available Simulators