Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 3rd Edition (Prentice Hall International Series in the Physical and Chemical Engineering Sciences) [Hardcover]

H. Scott Fogler (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0135317088 | ISBN-13: 978-0135317082 | Publication Date: November 13, 1998 | Edition: 3rd

For undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in Chemical Reaction Engineering for students with a background in Calculus, Chemistry, and Stoichiometry. This text discusses solving reaction engineering problems through logic rather than memorization and the use of algorithms. It is unique in that it provides many worked examples with real chemistry that use today's technology and software to solve them.

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Widely adopted the world over, this text discusses solving reaction engineering problems through logic rather than memorization and the use of algorithms. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Applied Algorithms + Software Packages = Advanced Tools for Solving Complex Problems

The newest digital techniques, built on the sound foundations of the classic, best-selling text.

With a combination of user-friendly software and classic algorithms, students learn to solve problems through reasoning rather than memorization.

Thorough coverage of the fundamentals of chemical reaction engineering forms the backbone of this trusted text, presented in a framework that helps develop critical-thinking skills and practical problem-solving. All the classical elements are covered. Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, Third Edition, builds a strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering principles and shows how they can be applied to numerous reactions in a variety of applications.

The structured approach helps develop skills in critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving, by employing open-ended questions and stressing the Socratic method.

To enhance the transfer of skills to real-life settings, three styles of problems are included for each subject:

• Straightforward problems that reinforce the material
• Problems that encourage students to explore the issues and look for optimum solutions
• Open-ended problems that encourage students to practice creative problem-solving skills

Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, Third Edition remains a leader as the only undergraduate-level book to focus on computer-based solutions to chemical reaction problems. About the CD-ROM

The enclosed CD offers numerous enrichment opportunities for both students and instructors, including:

• Learning Resources: lecture notes, web modules, and problem-solving heuristics
• Living Example Problems: POLYMATH software that allows students to explore the examples and ask "what-if" questions
• Professional Reference Shelf: detailed derivations, equations, general engineering materials, and specialty reactors and reaction systems
• Additional Study Materials: extra homework problems, course syllabi, guides to popular software packages

Throughout the text, margin icons link concepts and procedures to the material on the CD for fully integrated learning and reference.

Web site: http://www.engin.umich.edu/~cre

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1008 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR; 3rd edition (November 13, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0135317088
• ISBN-13: 978-0135317082
• Product Dimensions: 19.1 x 14.6 x 3.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #451,422 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Book, January 19, 2000

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Vinay Medhekar (Plainsboro NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 3rd Edition (Prentice Hall International Series in the Physical and Chemical Engineering Sciences) (Hardcover)

This books presents a very simplified and a unified approach to the Chemical Reactor Design and Reaction Engineering. The concepts are explained with such simple logic that it stimulates thinking of further application in the field. The topic on RTD is perfectly described not found in any other text. Made my life a lot easier in the Graduate school. A must for all chemical engineers.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book presents complicated material in an insightful way, April 10, 1999

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This review is from: Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 3rd Edition (Prentice Hall International Series in the Physical and Chemical Engineering Sciences) (Hardcover)

This book is positively excellent; it makes the subject matter both interesting and easy to learn. With the texts for so many of my classes being mediocre at best, it's nice to run across a text that reflects a tremendous amount of thought and presents complicated subect matter in an uncomplicated way. In addition, I give the book props for the thought-provoking examples and problems. They make problem sets more interesting and worthwhile.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, August 14, 1998

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This review is from: Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering (Prentice-Hall International Series in the Physical and Chemical Engineering Sciences) (Hardcover)

This book is so good, if you're taking a reactor design class, and it's not the required text...GET IT. It'll make your life a lot easier. I got it for an undergrad class and used it as a necessary reference in a graduate class.