JACOB A. MOULIJN, MICHIEL MAKKEE and ANNELIES E. VAN DIEPEN
Catalysis Engineering, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

With a focus on actual industrial processes, e.g. the production of light alkenes, synthesis gas, fine chemicals, polyethene, it encourages the reader to think "out of the box" and invent and develop novel unit operations and processes. Reflecting today's emphasis on sustainability, this edition contains new coverage of biomass as an alternative to fossil fuels, and process intensification.
The second edition includes:
* New chapters on Process Intensification and Processes for the Conversion of Biomass
* Updated and expanded chapters throughout with 35% new material overall
* Text boxes containing case studies and examples from various different industries, e.g. synthesis loop designs, Sasol I Plant, Kaminsky catalysts, production of Ibuprofen, click chemistry, ammonia synthesis, fluid catalytic cracking
* Questions throughout to stimulate debate and keep students awake!
* Richly illustrated chapters with improved figures and flow diagrams
Chemical Process Technology, Second Edition is a comprehensive introduction, linking the fundamental theory and concepts to the applied nature of the subject. It will be invaluable to students of chemical engineering, biotechnology and industrial chemistry, as well as practising chemical engineers.
From reviews of the first edition:
"The authors have blended process technology, chemistry and thermodynamics in an elegant manner... Overall this is a welcome addition to books on chemical technology." - The Chemist
"Impressively wide-ranging and comprehensive... an excellent textbook for students, with a combination of fundamental knowledge and technology." - Chemistry in Britain (now Chemistry World)

Preface
1 Introduction
2 The Chemical Industry
3 Processes in the Oil Refinery
4 Production of Light Alkenes
5 Production of synthesis gas
6 Bulk chemicals and synthetic fuels derived from synthesis gas
7 Processes for the Conversion of Biomass
8 Inorganic bulk chemicals
9 Homogeneous Transition-Metal Catalysis in the Production of Bulk Chemicals
10 Heterogeneous Catalysis - Concepts and Examples
11 Polymerization . Production of Polyethene
12 Production of Fine Chemicals
13 Biotechnology
14 Process Intensification
15 Process Development
Appendices
A. Chemical industry - Figures B. Main symbols used in flow schemes