This substantially revised and updated classic reference offers a valuable overview and myriad details on current chemical processes, products, and practices. No other source offers as much data on the chemistry, engineering, economics, and infrastructure of the industry. The two volume Handbook serves a spectrum of individuals, from those who are directly involved in the chemical industry to others in related industries and activities. Industrial processes and products can be much enhanced through observing the tenets and applying the methodologies found in the book’s new chapters.

Substantially revising and updating the information from the widely-used previous editions, this book offers a valuable overview of current chemical processes, products, and practices. No other source offers as much data on the chemistry, engineering, economics, and infrastructure of the industry. In addition to thoroughly revised material on chemical economics, safety, statistical control methods, and waste management, chapters on industrial cell culture and industrial fermentation expand the treatment of biochemical engineering. Sectors covered include: plastics, rubber, adhesives, textiles, pharmaceuticals, soap, coal, dyes, chlor-alkali, pigments, chemical explosives, petrochemicals, natural and industrial gas, synthetic nitrogen products, fats, sulfur, phosphorus, wood, and sweeteners. Comprehensive and easy to use, the tenth edition of Riegel's Handbook of Industrial Chemistry is an essential working tool for chemical and process engineers, chemists, plant and safety managers, and regulatory agency personnel.

Substantially revising and updating the classic reference in the field, this handbook offers a valuable overview and myriad details on current chemical processes, products, and practices. No other source offers as much data on the chemistry, engineering, economics, and infrastructure of the industry. The Handbook serves a spectrum of individuals, from those who are directly involved in the chemical industry to others in related industries and activities. It provides not only the underlying science and technology for important industry sectors, but also broad coverage of critical supporting topics. Industrial processes and products can be much enhanced through observing the tenets and applying the methodologies found in chapters on Green Engineering and Chemistry (specifically, biomass conversion), Practical Catalysis, and Environmental Measurements; as well as expanded treatment of Safety, chemistry plant security, and Emergency Preparedness. Understanding these factors allows them to be part of the total process and helps achieve optimum results in, for example, process development, review, and modification. Important topics in the energy field, namely nuclear, coal, natural gas, and petroleum, are covered in individual chapters. Other new chapters include energy conversion, energy storage, emerging nanoscience and technology. Updated sections include more material on biomass conversion, as well as three chapters covering biotechnology topics, namely, Industrial Biotechnology, Industrial Enzymes, and Industrial Production of Therapeutic Proteins.

The aim of this book is to present in a single volume an up-to-date account of the chemistry and chemical engineering which underlie the major areas of the chemical process industry. This most recent edition includes several new chapters which comprise important threads in the industry's total fabric. These new chapters cover waste minimization, safety considerations in chemical plant design and operation, emergency response planning, and statistical applications in quality control and experimental planning. Together with the chapters on chemical industry economics and wastewater treatment~ they provide a unifying base on which the reader can most effectively apply the information provided in the chapters which describe the various areas of the chemical process industries. The ninth edition of this established reference work contains the contributions of some fifty experts from industry, government, and academe. I have been humbled by the breadth and depth of their knowledge and expertise and by the willingness and enthusiasm with which they shared their knowledge and insights. They have, without exception, been unstinting in their efforts to make their respective chapters as complete and informative as possible within the space available. Errors of omission, duplication, and shortcomings in organization are mine. Grateful acknowledgment is made to the editors of technical journals and publishing houses for permission to reproduce illustrations and other materials and to the many industrial concerns which contributed drawings and photographs. Comments and criticisms by readers will be welcome.

Kent and Riegel's Handbook of Industrial Chemistry and Biotechnology ELEVENTH EDITION Edited by James A. Kent, Ph. D. Building upon the previous ten reference editions, James A. Kent introduces an unprecedented and comprehensive two-volume handbook essential for a wide spectrum of individuals, from those who are directly involved in the chemical industry, to others involved in related fields such as manufacturing, process supervision, and process development. It provides not only the underlying science and technology for important industry sectors, but also broad coverage of critical supporting topics. Incorporating the most relevant and current technologies and information available in the field, the handbook covers such overarching topics as green engineering, process safety, utilization of renewable resources, fossil fuels, nuclear power, and many of the major individual components of the chemical process industry. The Editor's continued commitment to providing readers with only the most pertinent and contemporary information in the well-established field of Industrial Chemistry is particularly apparent in this eleventh edition. Every chapter in this edition has been thoroughly reviewed, analyzed, and updated by top experts in the field to reflect the changing nature of the industry. Extensive discussion of new material can be found on the following topics: Green Engineering and Chemistry Practical Catalysis Biomass Utilization Nanotechnology fundamentals Biotechnology This handbook provides extensive information on plastics, rubber, adhesives, textile fibers, pharmaceutical chemistry, synthetic organic chemicals, soaps and detergents, as well as various other major classes of industrial chemistry. There is detailed coverage of coal utilization technology, dyes and dye intermediates, chlor-alkali and heavy chemicals, paints and pigments, chemical explosives, propellants, petroleum and petrochemicals, natural gas, industrial gases, synthetic nitrogen products, fats and oils, sulfur and sulfuric acid, phosphorous and phosphates, wood products, and sweeteners. Broad in scope and unparalleled in quality, the eleventh edition of Kent and Riegel's Handbook of Industrial Chemistry and Biotechnology is an essential desk reference for all professionals in the field of Industrial Chemistry. Encompassing a spectrum of frequently discussed topics, James A. Kent has eloquently compiled the most accessible and reliable reference available to date. About the Editor James A. Kent has extensive experiences as a chemical engineer and engineering educator. He most recently served as Chrysler Professor and Dean of Engineering and Science at the University of Detroit Mercy and, prior to that, he was Professor and Dean of Engineering at Michigan Technological University, and Professor of Chemical Engineering and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at West Virginia University. Dr. Kent's industry experience included assignments as Research Engineer and Research Group Leader at Dow Chemical Company and Monsanto. He also served as editor of the sixth through ninth editions of the Handbook. Dr. Kent is a long time member of AIChE.

This substantially revised and updated classic reference offers a valuable overview and myriad details on current chemical processes, products, and practices. No other source offers as much data on the chemistry, engineering, economics, and infrastructure of the industry. The two volume Handbook serves a spectrum of individuals, from those who are directly involved in the chemical industry to others in related industries and activities. Industrial processes and products can be much enhanced through observing the tenets and applying the methodologies found in the book’s new chapters.

Preface To the Instructor Acknowledgments Introduction Problem Solving in the Organic Chemistry Laboratory Scientific Methodology Organization of This Book A Guide to Success in the Organic Chemistry Lab Laboratory Safety Safety Standards Protecting Yourself Preventing Laboratory Accidents Reacting to Accidents: First Aid Reacting to Accidents: Fire Chemical Hazards Finding and Using Chemical Safety Information Chemistry and the Environment Disposal of Hazardous Wastes Green Chemistry Part I Mastering the Operations 1 The Effect of pH on a Food Preservative 2 Separating the Components of ldquo;Panacetinrdquo; 3 Identifying a Constituent of ldquo;Panacetinrdquo; 4 Synthesis of Salicylic Acid from Wintergreen Oil 5 Preparation of Synthetic Banana Oil 6 Separation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons 7 A Green Synthesis of Camphor 8 Identification of a Petroleum Hydrocarbon 9 Isolation and Isomerization of Lycopene from Tomato Paste 10 Isolation and Identification of the Major Constituent of Clove Oil 11 Identification of Unknown Ketones 12 The Optical Activity of -Pinene: A Chemical Mystery Part II Correlated Laboratory Experiments 13 Investigation of a Chemical Bond by Infrared Spectrometry 14 Properties of Common Functional Groups 15 Thin-Layer Chromatographic Analysis of Drug Components 16 Separation of an Alkane Clathrate 17 Isomers and Isomerization Reactions 18 Structures and Properties of Stereoisomers 19 Bridgehead Reactivity in an S N 1 Solvolysis Reaction 20 Reaction of Iodoethane with Sodium Saccharin, an Ambident Nucleophile 21 Dehydration of Methylcyclohexanols and the Evelyn Effect 22 Testing Markovnikovrsquo;s Rule 23 Stereochemistry of Bromine Addition totrans-Cinnamic Acid 24 A Green Synthesis of Adipic Acid 25 Preparation of Bromotriphenylmethane and the Trityl Free Radical 26 Chain-Growth Polymerization of Styrene and Methyl Methacrylate 27 Synthesis of Ethanol by Fermentation 28 Reaction of Butanols with Hydrobromic Acid 29 Borohydride Reduction of Vanillin to Vanillyl Alcohol 30 Synthesis of Triphenylmethanol and the TritylCarbocation 31 An Unexpected Reaction of 2,3-Dimethyl-2,3-butanediol 32 Identification.

The Definitive Guide to Safety for the Wastewater Industry Safety, Health, and Security in Wastewater Systems, Sixth Edition, provides the critical information necessary for regulatory compliance, reduction of liability, reduction of costs, and prevention of injury and illness. Complete details on biological hazards, confined space entry, personal protective equipment, safe work procedures, hazardous waste management, and other essential topics are included. The most comprehensive volume on the subject available, this Water Environment Federation resource is based on real-world experience and best work practices. Coverage includes: Introduction to health and safety Safety and health programs Identifying and predicting hazards Safety and health in wastewater treatment plant operation Safety and health in wastewater treatment plant maintenance Safety and health in sewer collections and remote locations Commercial and powered industrial vehicles Biological hazards at wastewater treatment facilities Hazardous materials and waste management Personal protective equipment Coordination with other agencies and officials Security and emergency preparedness

Up-to-Date Coverage of All Chemical Engineering Topics―from the Fundamentals to the State of the Art Now in its 85th Anniversary Edition, this industry-standard resource has equipped generations of engineers and chemists with vital information, data, and insights. Thoroughly revised to reflect the latest technological advances and processes, Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook, Ninth Edition, provides unsurpassed coverage of every aspect of chemical engineering. You will get comprehensive details on chemical processes, reactor modeling, biological processes, biochemical and membrane separation, process and chemical plant safety, and much more. This fully updated edition covers: Unit Conversion Factors and Symbols • Physical and Chemical Data including Prediction and Correlation of Physical Properties • Mathematics including Differential and Integral Calculus, Statistics , Optimization • Thermodynamics • Heat and Mass Transfer • Fluid and Particle Dynamics *Reaction Kinetics • Process Control and Instrumentation• Process Economics • Transport and Storage of Fluids • Heat Transfer Operations and Equipment • Psychrometry, Evaporative Cooling, and Solids Drying • Distillation • Gas Absorption and Gas-Liquid System Design • Liquid-Liquid Extraction Operations and Equipment • Adsorption and Ion Exchange • Gas-Solid Operations and Equipment • Liquid-Solid Operations and Equipment • Solid-Solid Operations and Equipment •Chemical Reactors • Bio-based Reactions and Processing • Waste Management including Air ,Wastewater and Solid Waste Management* Process Safety including Inherently Safer Design • Energy Resources, Conversion and Utilization* Materials of Construction

This practical book integrates the subject of industrial chemistry with pollution control and environmental chemistry. With this unified approach, Handbook of Chemical Technology and Pollution Controkl meets the requirements of practicing professionals and consultants for a concise reference to the key features, relative importance, and environmental impact of currently operating chemical processes. The book is also designed to meet the critical needs of students training for industrial careers. Coverage includes the major inorganic and organic commodity chemicals; aluminum, iron and steel, and copper production; pulp and paper; fermentation; petroleum production and refining; plus key topics and process details for major petrochemicals and large-scale consumer and engineering polymers. Aspects of recycling at the industrial and postconsumer levels are described for many of these materials. A quantitative approach is emphasized throughout, as used in the author's well-known life cycle work with disposable and reusable cups.