Phase Equilibrium Engineering, Second Edition presents a systematic and fully updated study of the application of phase equilibrium tools to the development of chemical processes. The thermodynamic modeling of mixtures for process development, synthesis, simulation, design, and optimization are analyzed. This book changes the focus from the use of thermodynamics relationships to compute phase equilibria to the design and control of the phase conditions that a process needs. In this second edition, the authors have thoroughly updated all chapters with new sections and case studies and added new chapters relating to their expertise and newest experimental work in high pressure labs and modelling of behavior of complex mixtures.
Traditionally, the teaching of phase equilibria emphasizes the relationships between the thermodynamic variables of each phase in equilibrium rather than its engineering applications. This book changes the focus from the use of thermodynamics relationships to compute phase equilibria to the design and control of the phase conditions that a process needs. The thermodynamic modeling of mixtures for process development, synthesis, simulation, design, and optimization is analyzed. The relation between the mixture molecular properties, the selection of the thermodynamic model and the process technology that could be applied are discussed. A classification of mixtures, separation process, thermodynamic models and technologies is presented to guide the engineer in the world of separation processes. The phase condition required for a given reacting system is studied at subcritical and supercritical conditions. The four cardinal points of phase equilibrium engineering are: the chemical plant or process, the laboratory, the modeling of phase equilibria and the simulator. The harmonization of all these components to obtain a better design or operation is the goal of phase equilibrium engineering.
Table of Contents
1. Phase Equilibrium and Process Development2. Intermolecular Forces, Classes of Molecules, and Separation Processes
3. Phase Equilibrium Diagrams
4. Physical Properties and Thermodynamic Models
5. A General Approach to Phase Diagrams for Binary Systems
6. Thermodynamic modelling of renewable resources
7. High pressure laboratory for phase equilibrium engineering
8. Phase Equilibrium Engineering Principles
9. Phase Equilibrium Engineering in Distillation
10. Selection and Design of Solvents por Separation Processes
11. Green Processes and High-Pressure Solvents
12. High-Pressure Fractionation and Extraction of Natural Oils
13. Phase Equilibrium Engineering Principles in Reactive Systems
14. Phase Equilibrium Engineering in Conceptual Process Design
