Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers (5th Edition)

Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers (Fifth Edition) By Max S. Peters, Klaus D. Timmerhaus & Ronald E. West

Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers by Max S. Peters, Klaus D. Timmerhaus, and Ronald E. West is an essential "one-stop" guide to chemical process design and evaluation. This fifth edition is a major revision of the popular fourth edition, adding new chapters on process synthesis, computer-aided design, and the design of chemical reactors, while thoroughly updating the text's traditionally strong features of economic analysis and equipment sizing and cost estimation.

Topics commonly covered include:

• Process synthesis and design

• Computer-aided design methods

• Design of chemical reactors

• General design considerations and plant location

• Cost estimation and capital investment

• Economic analysis and cost accounting

• Equipment sizing and selection

• Optimum design and profitability

• Materials and fabrication selection

• Depreciation and taxes in plant design

Key features:

• New chapters on process synthesis, computer-aided design, and chemical reactor design

• Revamped and updated economic analysis section

• Expanded coverage of equipment sizing and cost estimation reflecting current equipment availability

• Numerous real-world examples with both computer and hand solutions

• Increased emphasis on computer use in design, economic evaluation, and optimization, applicable across a wide range of software

• Long-standing, respected reference in the McGraw-Hill Chemical Engineering Series

Perfect for:

• Chemical engineering students

• B.E./B.Tech students studying plant design and process economics

• Senior-level and capstone design courses in chemical engineering

• Faculty teaching plant design, cost estimation, and economic evaluation

• Practicing chemical engineers involved in process design and plant economics

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