Datta Process Engineering and Design Using Visual Basic®, Second Edition

2. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4398-6281-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 640 Seiten

Software tools are a great aid to process engineers, but too much dependence on such tools can often lead to inappropriate and suboptimal designs. Reliance on software is also a hindrance without a firm understanding of the principles underlying its operation, since users are still responsible for devising the design.

In Process Engineering and Design Using Visual Basic, Arun K. Datta provides a unique and versatile suite of programs along with simultaneous development of the underlying concepts, principles, and mathematics. Each chapter details the theory and techniques that provide the basis for design and engineering software and then showcases the development and utility of programs developed using the material outlined in the chapter. This all-inclusive guide works systematically from basic mathematics to fluid mechanics, separators, overpressure protection, and glycol dehydration, providing basic design guidelines based on international codes. Worked examples demonstrate the utility of each program, while the author also explains problems and limitations associated with the simulations.

After reading this book you will be able to immediately put these programs into action and have total confidence in the result, regardless of your level of experience. All nine programs are available on the companion CD-ROM, including a useful unit conversion tool.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Datta, Arun

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Computeranwendungen in der Technik
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Verfahrenstechnik, Chemieingenieurwesen
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Angewandte Informatik Computeranwendungen in Wissenschaft & Technologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Basic mathematics. Introduction. Physical constants. Mensuration. Algebra Trigonometry. Analytical geometry. Calculus. Differential equations. Partial differential equations. Numerical analysis. Unit conversions. Programming. References/further reading. Thermodynamics. Introduction. Heat work and energy. Equation of state. The second law of thermodynamics. Thermodynamic properties. Flash calculation. Programming. Fluid mechanics. Introduction. Bernoulli’s theorem. Flow measurements. Frictional pressure drop. Two-K method. Hydraulics— general guidelines. Hydraulics— compressible fluids. Heat loss. Hydraulics— two-phase flow. Programming. Nomenclature. Greek characters. References. Heat transfer. Introduction. Conductive heat transfer. Convective heat transfer. Estimation of pressure drop. Estimation of friction factor. Radiation heat transfer. Double pipe heat exchanger. Shell and tube heat exchanger. Heat exchanger specification. Heat transfer in agitated vessels. Minimum metal temperature during depressuring operation. Programming. Nomenclature. References. Distillation. Introduction. Relative volatility. Vapor-liquid equilibrium. Raoult's law-ideal solutions. Material balance for two component systems. McCabe-Thiele method. The Smoker equations. Approximate column sizing. Sieve tray. Tray efficiency. Tray hydraulics. Height equivalent to theoretical plate. Entrainment. Weeping and dumping. Programming. References. Separators. Introduction. General principles of separation. Vertical vs. horizontal separators. Design of a gas–liquid separator. Critical settling velocity. Design of liquid–liquid separators. Mist eliminator. General dimensions and setting of levels. Separator internals. Separator control. High performance separator. Design parameters. Separator program. General overview of the separator.exe program. Design. Nomenclature. Greek characters. References. Overpressure protection. Introduction. Definition. Types of pressure relief valves. Selection of pressure relief valves. PRV installation and line sizing. Contingency quantification. Sizing procedure. SIL analysis. Programming. Nomenclature. Greek characters. References. Glycol dehydration. Introduction. Basic scheme. Physical properties. Design aspects. Programming. Program