Douglas - Conceptual Design of
Chemical Processes

Conceptual Design of Chemical Processes  - 1988

James M. Douglas   - ISBN: 0-070177627     McGraw-Hill Chemical Engineering Series

A useful handbook on process designs for engineers and university students.

Chapters

I   A Strategy for Process Synthesis and Analysis
1.  The Nature of Process Synthesis and Analysis
2.  Engineering Economics 
3.  Economic Decision Making: Design of a Solvent Recovery System
II  Developing Information and Batch versus Continuous 
4.  Developing Information and Batch versus Continuous 
5.  Input-Output Structure of the Flow sheet
6.  Recycle Structure of the Flow sheet
7.  Separation System
8.  Heat-Exchangers Networks
9.  Cost Diagram and the Quick Screening of Process Alternatives
III Other Design Tools and Applications
10. Preliminary Process Optimization 
11. Process Retrofits
12. Computer-Aided Design Programs (FLOWTRAN)
13. Summary of the Conceptual Design Procedure and Extension of the Method
IV Appendixes
A.   Shortcut Procedures for Equipment Design
B.   HDA Case Study
C.   Design Data
D.   FLOWTRAN Input Forms
E.   Cost Data
F.   Conversion Factors

Review:

This text explains the concepts behind process design. It uses a case study approach, guiding readers through realistic design problems, and referring back to these cases at the end of each chapter. Throughout, the author uses shortcut techniques that allow engineers to obtain the whole focus for a design in a very short period (generally less than two days).