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[nbuc7]

I'm currently working on a project that has me getting my hands dirty with a little more process stuff than I've had experience (or eduacation) in. We're using many different types of separation processes to remove unstable contaminants from ground water (liquid-liquid extraction, absorption, and some level of membrane use).

Anyways, I was looking to brush up on and learn some new things about this type of process work, and my boss recommended a transport and separation process text that he had as a Chem E that he said was pretty good. The text is "Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles" by Christie John Geankoplis. It's a pretty well written book and has some good sections in it pertaining to type of work I'm going to be doing.

I started going through some of the examples and chapter problems to try to figure out how to apply it to design. However, I'm getting so caught up on some of the steps in solving these that I'm starting to lose sight of the goal in trying to understand how I can apply them. This is mostly due to my lack of experience in this type of field, and not having a firm grasp as to how certain equations and methodolgies are applied. I know that there are solutions manuals often published in conjunction with this type of text, and I was wondering if anyone knows if such a solutions manual exists and if so how I might be able to get one. I think it might be beneficial so I can see how these tyoes of problems are set up and how the specifics are applied in design.

Any help anyone can offer would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[dogtop]

nbuc7

Open the book and look for the ISBN. Then google the ISBN. That might take you to the publishers webpage. Look in the webpage for a Contact Phone Number and call the publisher. Ask for the solutions handbook for the textbook.

HTH

dogtop

 

[mbeychok]

nbuc7:

What do you mean by "I'm currently working on a project..."? Do you mean that you are actually trying to design the liquid-liquid extraction, absorption, and membrane processes that you mentioned? If so, there is no way that you are going to self-educate yourself sufficiently on those processes!!

Most experienced, professional chemical engineers would not undertake to do the civil engineering required to design a bridge. Conversely, as a civil engineer, you should not attempt to self-educate yourself on how to design chemical engineering processes ... if that is what you are trying to do. To do so would be a dis-service to your company or to your company's client. I would advise you to retain an experienced chemical engineering consultant.

Milton Beychok
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[nbuc7]

mbeychok -

We have chemical and process engineers at our firm that are doing the actual design of the process, etc. However, the project as a whole falls under the guise of a civil/environmental project at our firm. Trust me - no one is relying on me to design this stuff! But being part of the project team (mostly doing ancillary equipment stuff (pumps, etc.) I wanted to try to understand the main process systems to the best of my ability. It never hurts to try to learn more each day.