{"product_id":"chemical-process-simplification-isbn-9780470487549","title":"Chemical Process Simplification","description":"While emphasizing conservation and sustainable strategies, this book provides steps to improve the manufacturing technologies used in creating products. By simplifying the chemistry, process development, manufacturing practices and processes, the book provides a structured approach to producing quality products with little waste, making the process not only efficient but environmentally friendly. Illustrated with case studies, this is an essential resource for chemical engineers, chemists, plant engineers, and operating personnel in any chemical related businesses.  Preface xiii   \u003cp\u003e1 Process Simplification: Basic Guidelines 1 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Process Solutions 9 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Commonalities of Businesses 53 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Laboratory Process Development 77 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Mass and Heat Balance 95 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Reaction Kinetics 111 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Physical Properties 123 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Combination of Heat, Mass Balance, and Physical Properties 135 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Cross-Fertilization of Technologies 159 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Scale-up to Commercialization 171 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Ideas and Observations from the Author 189 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Related Articles by the Author 231 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 279 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eGirish Malhotra\u003c\/b\u003e is currently the President of EPCOT International, a privately held consulting firm that improves manufacturing efficiencies in a wide range of businesses, from fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals toresins and coatings. His methods have increased efficiency and reduced costs at numerous companies. He has published many articles in a wide range of publications including \u003ci\u003eChemical Processing, Pharmaceutical Processing,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChemical Engineering Progress\u003c\/i\u003e, and has been extensively quoted in \u003ci\u003eChemical Week\u003c\/i\u003e.  \u003cb\u003eThe indispensible handbook on the benefits of using chemical simplification processes to produce higher-quality products\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis book details methods to enhance manufacturing efficiencies to increase productivity, cut costs, and remain environmentally conscientious. It incorporates unique strategies to illustrate how simplifying chemical processes in the development of new products can spur technological innovation and help small- to large-scale industrial plants discover novel ways for improving the overall quality of what they make. Filled with sound, environmentally friendly advice on techniques for reducing waste, batch-process cycle time, raw material expenses and developing innovative batch and continuous processes, \u003ci\u003eChemical Process Simplification:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvides a structured approach of process development to improve yield and shorten product development and commercialization time\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupplies concepts that simplify chemical processing, especially if there are multiple steps involved\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eShows how to improve manufacturing processes and remain \"green\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncludes case studies to reinforce learning material\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing processes removed from the perspective of \"what is\" to offer a refreshing new outlook on \"what is possible,\" \u003ci\u003eChemical Process Simplification\u003c\/i\u003e tackles a diversity of subjects such as economics, safety, and ecology to deliver valuable tools directed toward breaking the barriers of outdated manufacturing traditions. Chemical-related business professionals will find in this book the lessons they need for inspiring ingenuity, setting standards in sustainability, and meeting the demands and expectations of consumers for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988906655973,"sku":"NP9780470487549","price":122.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470487549.jpg?v=1761782001","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/chemical-process-simplification-isbn-9780470487549","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}