Ludwig E. Applied Process Design for Chemical and Petrochemical Plants - Vol 2

3rd ed. - Gulf Professional Publishing, 1997. — 486 p.
Covers distillation and packed towers, and shows how to apply techniques of process design and interpret results into mechanical equipment details
This latest edition covers the technical performance and mechanical details of converting the chemical and petrochemical process into appropriate hardware for distillation and packed towers. It incorporates recent advances and major innovations in distillation contacting devices and features new generations of packing. In addition, this new edition reflects the significant progress that has been made in process design techniques in recent years.
Volume 2's example calculation techniques guide in the preparation of preliminary and final rating designs. In some instances, the book includes manufacturers' procedures and notes clearly indicate when manufacturers should verify results.
Covers distillation and packed towers, and contains material on azeotropes and ideal and non-ideal systems
Includes important findings from recent literature to illustrate alternate design methods
New illustrations and rating charts