Periodic Operation of Chemical Reactors
Periodic Operation of Chemical Reactors

Author: P. L. Silveston

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 2012-12-04

Total Pages: 793

ISBN-13: 0123918669

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This comprehensive review, prepared by 24 experts, many of whom are pioneers of the subject, brings together in one place over 40 years of research in this unique publication. This book will assist R & D specialists, research chemists, chemical engineers or process managers harnessing periodic operations to improve their process plant performance. Periodic Operation of Reactors covers process fundamentals, research equipment and methods and provides "the state of the art" for the periodic operation of many industrially important catalytic reactions. Emphasis is on experimental results, modeling and simulation. Combined reaction and separation are dealt with, including simulated moving bed chromatographic, pressure and temperature swing and circulating bed reactors. Thus, Periodic Operation of Reactors offers readers a single comprehensive source for the broad and diverse new subject. This exciting new publication is a "must have" for any professional working in chemical process research and development. - A comprehensive reference on the fundamentals, development and applications of periodic operation - Contributors and editors include the pioneers of the subject as well as the leading researchers in the field - Covers both fundamentals and the state of the art for each operation scenario, and brings all types of periodic operation together in a single volume - Discussion is focused on experimental results rather than theoretical ones; provides a rich source of experimental data, plus process models - Accompanying website with modelling data

Dynamics and Control of Chemical Reactors, Distillation Columns and Batch Processes (DYCORD+ '92)
Dynamics and Control of Chemical Reactors, Distillation Columns and Batch Processes (DYCORD+ '92)

Author: J.G. Balchen

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2014-05-23

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 1483298779

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In addition to the three main themes: chemical reactors, distillation columns, and batch processes this volume also addresses some of the new trends in dynamics and control methodology such as model based predictive control, new methods for identification of dynamic models, nonlinear control theory and the application of neural networks to identification and control. Provides a useful reference source of the major advances in the field.

Chemical Reactor Design, Optimization, and Scaleup
Chemical Reactor Design, Optimization, and Scaleup

Author: E. Bruce Nauman

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-07-21

Total Pages: 642

ISBN-13: 0470282061

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The classic reference, now expanded and updated Chemical Reactor Design, Optimization, and Scaleup is the authoritative sourcebook on chemical reactors. This new Second Edition consolidates the latest information on current optimization and scaleup methodologies, numerical methods, and biochemical and polymer reactions. It provides the comprehensive tools and information to help readers design and specify chemical reactors confidently, with state-of-the-art skills. This authoritative guide: Covers the fundamentals and principles of chemical reactor design, along with advanced topics and applications Presents techniques for dealing with varying physical properties in reactors of all types and purposes Includes a completely new chapter on meso-, micro-, and nano-scale reactors that addresses such topics as axial diffusion in micro-scale reactors and self-assembly of nano-scale structures Explains the method of false transients, a numerical solution technique Includes suggestions for further reading, problems, and, when appropriate, scaleup or scaledown considerations at the end of each chapter to illustrate industrial applications Serves as a ready reference for explained formulas, principles, and data This is the definitive hands-on reference for practicing professionals and an excellent textbook for courses in chemical reactor design. It is an essential resource for chemical engineers in the process industries, including petrochemicals, biochemicals, microelectronics, and water treatment.

Modelling, Simulation and Optimization of Industrial Fixed Bed Catalytic Reactors
Modelling, Simulation and Optimization of Industrial Fixed Bed Catalytic Reactors

Author: S.S.E.H. Elnashaie

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2022-01-26

Total Pages: 510

ISBN-13: 135143067X

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In the last two decades impressive advances have been made toward the understanding and quantitative description of the kinetics. Despite these advances, however, the use of mathematical modelling of gas-solid catalytic reactors in industry is still limited. By consolidating progress in the understanding of catalytic processes, this book applies these fundamental advances to the development of models for design, simulation and optimization of industrial reactors. Paying particular attention to the verification of the developed models against industrial data, these models are used to optimize the performance of many practical reactor cases. Using a systems approach for the development of the different components and the resulting overall models, the book is easy to read and gives an insight into the behaviour of these complex industrial systems. In addition, the practical relevance of bifurcation, instability and chaos to industrial reactors is briefly discussed.

Dynamics and Control of Chemical Reactors and Distillation Columns
Dynamics and Control of Chemical Reactors and Distillation Columns

Author: C. McGreavy

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2014-05-23

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 1483298906

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Presents the latest results of both academic and industrial research in the control, modelling and dynamics of two of the most fundamental constituents of all chemical engineering plant. Includes contributions on fixed-bed, gas-phase and tubular reactors, thermal cracking furnaces and distillation columns, related to applications in all major areas of chemical engineering, including petrochemicals and bulk chemical manufacture. Contains 51 papers.

Optimal State Estimation for Process Monitoring, Fault Diagnosis and Control
Optimal State Estimation for Process Monitoring, Fault Diagnosis and Control

Author: Ch. Venkateswarlu

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2022-01-31

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 0323900682

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Optimal State Estimation for Process Monitoring, Fault Diagnosis and Control presents various mechanistic model based state estimators and data-driven model based state estimators with a special emphasis on their development and applications to process monitoring, fault diagnosis and control. The design and analysis of different state estimators are highlighted with a number of applications and case studies concerning to various real chemical and biochemical processes. The book starts with the introduction of basic concepts, extending to classical methods and successively leading to advances in this field. Design and implementation of various classical and advanced state estimation methods to solve a wide variety of problems makes this book immensely useful for the audience working in different disciplines in academics, research and industry in areas concerning to process monitoring, fault diagnosis, control and related disciplines. - Describes various classical and advanced versions of mechanistic model based state estimation algorithms - Describes various data-driven model based state estimation techniques - Highlights a number of real applications of mechanistic model based and data-driven model based state estimators/soft sensors - Beneficial to those associated with process monitoring, fault diagnosis, online optimization, control and related areas

Optimization of Unit Operations
Optimization of Unit Operations

Author: Bela G. Liptak

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2021-10-20

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 1000145891

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This comprehensive book examines the technology and practical applications of plant multivariable envelope control. Optimize plant productivity, including air handlers, boilers, chemical reactors, chillers, clean-rooms, compressors and fans, cooling towers, heat exchangers, and pumping stations. Béla G. Lipták speaks on Post-Oil Energy Technology on the AT&T Tech Channel.

Advanced Practical Process Control
Advanced Practical Process Control

Author: Brian Roffel

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9783540404804

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This text and reference offers an application-oriented approach to process control. It systematically explains process identification, control and optimization, the three key steps needed to solve a multivariable control problem. Theory is discussed as far as it is needed to understand and solve the defined problem, while numerous examples written in MATLAB illustrate the problem-solving approach.