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[treema]

Hey! I am almost completing two years as a process engineer in the EPC industry. However, I am still in the phase of establishing and further strengthening my technical knowledge. It's my experience that every problem(whether simple or complex) applies the basic principles of chemical engineering. The thought process begins with that. I have been in search of a book that will cover every principle of chemical engineering as a rule of thumb and is as directly related to the everyday refinery projects and problems that we, as process engineers, execute. This will guide me the right way as well as help me revive what was learnt during the courses in college. However, we all know that education comprises only 10% of how we gain experience. 40% is through reading and the rest is from actually doing.

Can someone kindly please recommend me a book that covers all these basic principles??? This willl very well help me improve my overall performance and my thought [process at work.

Thank you very much for your responses in advance!Appreciate the assistance!

[StillZ]

Hi... Treema

i wonder also if there is a book covering all basic principles in process engineering field (chemE) ?
But you may wanna check this one:

Rules of thumb for chemical engineer

[Art Montemayor]

treema:

I recommend you go to:

http://www.lieberman-eng.com/

Read and study Norm and Elizabeth Lieberman’s website and their array of excellent process engineering books. These books represent a compilation of their practical and hands-on knowledge and experience like you have never read about. The subjects and material are clear, simple, and accurate in the manner they are presented and studied.

If you are fortunate, you will get a chance to attend one of Norm’s excellent and highly acclaimed Seminars. If you don’t have the opportunity, at least you can purchase and read Norm’s books – which are based on the Seminar material. But the seminars are the best means of learning first-hand the intricacies and simplicity of understanding and resolving process problems. In a seminar, you can question and challenge Norm personally and experience the high of finally grasping and understanding some of the “mysteries” of process design and operation.

I recommend you purchase and study the following:

1) A WORKING GUIDE TO PROCESS EQUIPMENT

2) PROCESS DESIGN FOR RELIABLE OPERATIONS

3) TROUBLESHOOTING PROCESS OPERATIONS

4) TROUBLESHOOTING NATURAL GAS PROCESSING

[sheiko]

The following reference also propose rules of thumb:

http://www.amazon.co...r...3109&sr=1-2

[Joyy]

Hi,

You may find these useful,

Practical Process Engineering - Sandler (good for freshers. covers all plant engineering & design related aspects)

Rules of Thumb for Chemical Engineers - By Carl Branan (as the name suggests)

On a more design specific note:

Chemical Engineering Vol 1: Fluid Flow, Heat Transfer & Mass Transfer - Coulson J
M / Richardson J F

Chemical Engineering Vol 6: Material balance, Energy balance, Heat transfer equipment, Distillation, Mechanical Design, Industrial euipments selection / sizing - Coulson J
M / Richardson J F

Ludwig Vol 1, 2, 3

There are many more books which you will find useful depending on your subject of interest. I have listed above books relating basic plant engineering design concepts.

Best Regards,
Joyy