Aiming to improve work efficiency in such areas as tillage in agriculture, earth-moving in civil engineering, and tunnel-making in sea-bed operations, this work offers an introduction to Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis of soil-machine systems. It explains the advantage of FEM's numerical approach over traditional analytical and empirical methods of dealing with complex factors from nonlinear mechanical behaviour to geometric configurations.

This reference details particle characterization, dynamics, manufacturing, handling, and processing for the employment of multiphase reactors, as well as procedures in reactor scale-up and design for applications in the chemical, mineral, petroleum, power, cement and pharmaceuticals industries.

This volume provides data - from physical and chemical properties to storage and exposure guidelines - on over 185 hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), more than 125 priority water pollutants (PWPs), and some 450 chemicals listed by the Occupational, Safety, and Health Administration (OSHA). Arranged alphabetically and by CAS number, the handbook serves as a reference guide to more than 750 chemical pollutants.

This text covers global and domestic competition, marketing strategies, operating expenses, and environmental and safety regulations for chemical professionals at all levels. It features up-to-date mergers and acquisitions of chemical companies.

This volume documents developments in the study of catalysis relating to organic synthesis and its application in industrial processes. It surveys a wide range of homo- and heterogeneous catalysis for industrial and pharmaceutical chemicals. It covers enantioselective hydrogenation, catalyzed hydrogens and oxidation, carbonylation, hydroaminomethylation, and more.

Provides comprehensive coverage of the most recent technological advancements in residuum conversion. Illustrates state-of-the-art engineering methods for the refinement of heavy oils, bitumen, and other high-sulfur feedstocks.

An analysis of health and hazard risk assessment in commercial, industrial and refining industries. It emphasizes the legal requirements, emergency planning and response, safety equipment, process implementation, and occupational and environmental protection exposure guidelines.

Illustrating practical design procedures, rate equations and analytical models, this guide presents principles and techniques for the evaluation, assessment and optimization of reactors in the manufacturing, chemical, petrochemical and food processing industries.

Presenting strategies in control policies, this text uses a systems theory approach to predict, simulate and streamline plant operation; conserve fuel and resources; and increase workplace safety in the manufacturing, chemical, petrochemical, petroleum, biochemical and energy industries.

< P> In contrast to traditional combustion, gasification technologies offer the potential for converting coal and low or negative-value feedstocks, such as petroleum coke and various waste materials into usable energy sources or chemicals. With a growing number of companies operating and marketing systems based on gasification concepts worldwide, this book combines the latest information and real-world experience in developing gasification technologies. Gasification Technologies: A Primer for Engineers and Scientists discusses gasification techniques and the benefits of each technology,...