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Highlights
- A comprehensive approach to selecting and understanding drying equipment for chemical and mechanical engineers A detailed reference of interest for engineers and energy specialists working in the process industry field, Drying in the Process Industry investigates the current state of the art of today's industrial drying practices, examines the factors influencing drying's high costs in both equipment and energy consumption, and summarizes key elements for keeping drying operations under budget and performing at peak capacity safely while respecting the environment.
- About the Author: C.M. VAN 'T LAND has run the seminar and consulting company Van 't Land Processing since 1999.
- 400 Pages
- Technology, Chemical & Biochemical
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About the Book
"Written by an author with over four decades in the process industries, this book takes a practical approach for the working engineer. It assists him or her in selecting drying equipment by explaining dryer basics, criteria, selection procedure, and sizing. The coverage also describes a diverse array of drying equipment (convective, fluid-bed, direct-heat, flash, spray, batch, and steam) from an engineer's perspective. It provides ready access to drying technologies with references to more detailed literature. Finally, the book treats drying as part of an integrated process in the production process"-- Provided by publisher.Book Synopsis
A comprehensive approach to selecting and understanding drying equipment for chemical and mechanical engineers
A detailed reference of interest for engineers and energy specialists working in the process industry field, Drying in the Process Industry investigates the current state of the art of today's industrial drying practices, examines the factors influencing drying's high costs in both equipment and energy consumption, and summarizes key elements for keeping drying operations under budget and performing at peak capacity safely while respecting the environment. Extensive coverage of dryer basics as well as essential procedures concerning the selection of industrial dryers--such as how to gather results of relevant laboratory measurements, carry out small-scale tests, and correctly size equipment--help to inform readers on criteria for generating scalable specifications that greatly assist buying decisions.
Drying in the Process Industry
- Takes a practical approach to drying equipment, from an author with four decades in the industry
- Describes a diverse array of drying equipment (convective, like flash, spray, fluid-bed, and rotary; contact, like paddle and steam; radiation) from an engineer's perspective
- Provides quick and ready access to drying technologies with references to more detailed literature
- Treats drying in the context of the entire production process
True of all process facilities where drying plays an important role, such as those in the chemical, pharmaceutical, plastics, and food industries, the purchase of improper industrial drying equipment can significantly affect a manufacturer's economic bottom line. With the guidance offered in this book, engineers will be able to confidently choose industrial drying equipment that increases profits, runs efficiently, and optimally suits their needs.
Review Quotes
"The book is an excellent review of all drying operations employed in the process industries including the food industries." (International Journal of Food Science & Technology, 1 May 2013)
"While intended for professionals in the field, the book is clearly written with abundant photographs and clear illustrations." (Book News, 1 April 2012)
About the Author
C.M. VAN 'T LAND has run the seminar and consulting company Van 't Land Processing since 1999. Prior to that, he worked at Akzo Nobel Chemicals from 1968-2000 as process engineer, and later, process development manager and project leader. He is the author of Industrial Drying Equipment: Selection and Application and Industrial Crystallization of Melts.