Fluid Flow for the Practicing Chemical

This book teaches the fundamentals of fluid flow by including both theory and the applications of fluid flow in chemical engineering. It puts fluid flow in the context of other transport phenomena such as mass transfer and heat transfer, while covering the basics, from elementary flow mechanics to the law of conservation. The book then examines the applications of fluid flow, from laminar flow to filtration and ventilization. It closes with a discussion of special topics related to fluid flow, including environmental concerns and the economic reality of fluid flow applications.

James P. Abulencia is an Assistant Professor at Manhattan College. He received his BS degree in chemical engineering from Manhattan College, and his PhD in chemical and biomolecular engineering from Johns Hopkins University. In addition to teaching fluid flow, his research interests include the role of shear stress in blood thrombus formation, the gene regulation of chondrocytes, and tissue engineering strategies of osteochondral tissue.

Louis Theodore, PHD, is a Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department of Manhattan College. Dr. Theodore is coauthor of Introduction to Hazardous Waste Incineration, Second Edition; Handbook of Chemical and Environmental Engineering Calculations; author of Nanotechnology: Basic Calculations for Engineers and Scientists; and a contributor to Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook.

Preface
Introduction
Introduction to Fluid Flow
History of Chemical Engineering-Fluid Flow.
Introduction
Fluid Flow
Chemical Engineering
References
Units and Dimensional Analysis
Introduction
Dimensional Analysis
Buckingham Pi (¿) Theorem
Scale-Up and Similarity
References
Key Terms and Definitions
Introduction
Definitions
References
Transport Phenomena Versus Unit Operations
Introduction
The Differences
What is Engineering?
References
Newtonian Fluids
Introduction
Newton's Law of Viscosity
Viscosity Measurements
Microscopic Approach
References
Non-Newtonian Flow
Introduction
Classification of Non-Newtonian Fluids
Microscopic Approach
References
Basic Laws
Conservation Law for Mass
Introduction
Conversation of Mass
Microscopic Approach
References
Conservation Law for Energy
Introduction
Conservation of Energy
Total Energy Balance Equation
References
Conservation Law for Momentum
Momentum Balances
Microscopic Approach: Equation of Momentum Transfer
References
Law of Hydrostatics
Introduction
Pressure Principles
Manometry Principles
Reference
Ideal Gas Law
Introduction
Boyle's and Charles' Laws
The Ideal Gas Law
Non-Ideal Gas Behavior
References
Fluid Flow Classification
Flow Mechanisms
Introduction
The Reynolds Number
Strain Rate, Shear Rare, and Velocity Profile
Velocity Profile and Average Velocity
Reference
Laminar Flow in Pipes
Introduction
Friction Losses
Tube Size
Other Considerations
Microscopic Approach
References
Turbulent Flow in Pipes
Introduction
Describing Equations
Relative Roughness in Pipes
Friction Factor Equations
Other Cosiderations
Flow Through Several Pipes
General Predictive and Design Approaches
Microscopic Approach
References
Compressible and Sonic Flow
Introduction
Compressible Flow
Sonic Flow
Pressure Drop Equations
References
Two-Phase Flow
Introduction
Gas (G)-Liquid (L) Flow Principles: Generalized Approach
Gas (Turbulent) Flow-Liquid (Turbulent) Flow
Gas (Turbulent) Flow-Liquid (Viscous) Flow
Gas (Viscous) Flow-Liquid (Viscous) Flow
Gas - Solid Flow
References
Fluid Flow Transport and Applications
Prime Movers
Introduction
Fans
Pumps
Compressors
References
Valves and Fittings
Valves
Fittings
Expansion and Contraction Effects
Calculating Losses of Valves and Fittings
Fluid Flow Experiment: Data and Calculations
References
Flow Measurement
Introduction
Manometry and Pressure Measurements
Pitot Tube
Venturi Meter
Orifice Meter
Selection Process
Reference
Ventilation
Introduction
Indoor Air Quality
Indoor Air/Ambient Air Comparison
Industrial Ventilation Systems
References
Academic Applications
References
Industrial Applications
References
Fluid-Particle Applications
Particle Dynamics
Introduction
Particle Classification and Measurement
Drag Force
Particle Force Balance
Cunningham Correction
Liquid-Particle Systems
Drag on a Flat Plate
References
Sedimentation, Centrifugation, Flotation
Sedimentation
Centrifugation
Hydrostatic Equilibrium in Centrifugation
Flotation
References
Porous Media and Packed Beds
Introduction
Definitions
Flow Regimes
References
Fluidization
Introduction
Fixed Beds
Permeability
Minimum Fluidization Velocity
Bed Height, Pressure Drop and Porosity
Fluidization Modes
Fluidization Experiment Data and Calculations
References
Filtration
Introduction
Filtration Equipment
Describing Equations
Filtration Experimental Data and Calculations
References
Special Topics
Environmental Management
Introduction
Environmental Management History
Environmental Management Topics
Applications
References
Accident and Emergency Management
Introduction
Legislation
Health Risk Assessment
Hazard Risk Assessment
Illustrative Examples
References
Ethics
Introduction
Teaching Ethics
Case Study Approach
Integrity
Moral Issues
Guardianship
Engineering and Environmental Ethics
Applications
References
Numerical Methods
Introduction
Early History
Simultaneous Linear Algebraic Equations
Nonlinear Algebraic Equations
Numerical Integration
References
Economics and Finance
Introduction
The Need for Economic Analyses
Definitions
Principles of Accounting
Applications
References
Biomedical Engineering
Introduction
Definitions
Blood
Blood Vessels
Heart
Plasma/Cell Flow
Biomedical Engineering Opportunities
References
Open-Ended Problems
Introduction
Developing Students' Power of Critical Thinking
Creativity
Brainstorming
Inquiring Minds
Angels on a Pin
Applications
References
Appendix
Index
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