Industrial chemistry and chemical engineering Books

This title addresses the latest developments in the field, covering the major advances that have occurred over the past five years in the polymerization and structure of new generation polystyrenes that are broadening its scope of application. ...

This extensively updated and revised version builds on the success of the first edition featuring new discoveries in powder technology, spraying techniques, new coatings applications and testing techniques for coatings -- Many new spray techniques are...

This authoritative and comprehensive volume presents the essence of catalytic chemistry, describing the structure of catalysts, the technology in which they are used and the chemical transformations that occur during reaction. Heterogeneous catalytic...

This timely publication concentrates on the exposure to pesticides by agricultural workers and residential users of pesticides through inhalation and physical contact. The book discusses more recently discovered risks such as pesticides on indoor carpets...

A definitive, single source of information on PBPK modeling Physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling is becoming increasingly important in human health risk assessments and in supporting pharmacodynamic modeling for toxic responses...

Whether a company operates global facilities or just imports/exports goods to the United States, personnel and advisors must understand regulatory requirements. Most companies that ship or receive goods internationally have developed MCS that address...

Crucial information on nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons From the diseased animal carcass hurled over the wall of a besieged castle to the nuclear suitcase bomb carried by a clandestine operative, the threat of unconventional weapons has always...

Employee relations, food and liquor liability, partron civil rights, and federal regulations are all subjects that concern hospitality operators, who know that preventing legal problems is the best way to keep profits from being siphoned off by expensive...

A guide to designing safer polymers based on the principles of green chemistry and the EPA's Polymer Exemption RuleGreen chemistry, the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances, is...

The most comprehensive reference in the field, Handbook of Heterogeneous Catalytic Hydrogenation for Organic Synthesis provides synthetic chemists and chemical engineers in fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals with detailed experimental guidelines for...

Create, manage, and grow a successful foodservice operation in any cultural institution The Complete Guide to Foodservice in Cultural Institutions provides insight, strategies, and information needed to run an appealing, efficient, and profitable...

Learn to Implement an Effective, Coherent Management System with Quality and EH&S Tools How would you like to streamline health and safety and environmental programs into the everyday operations of your organization? Reduce rework, breakage, and...

Synthetic Methods in Step-Growth Polymers provides a concise source of information on synthetic techniques, purification, and characterization methods for step-growth polymers and also addresses future synthetic trends.

Polymer science is concerned with the structure, synthesis, physical properties, and utility of polymers. Polymers are macromolecular building blocks used to construct natural and man-made materials. Polymers from the Inside Out: An Introduction to...

Uses a large number of industrially-significant problems to convey an in-depth understanding of modern calculation procedures. Includes numerous topical examples and problems, and both conventional and SI units.

Author is a certified Quality Assurance Lead Auditor who has worked with more than 100 companies seeking ISO 9000 certification. * One of the only books on ISO 9000 compliance written exclusively for the food industry. * Examples are based on...

A practical guide offering updates in the spices and seasonings industry Since the publication of the first edition of Spices and Seasonings: A Food Technology Handbook, there have been many developments in the food industry. This much-needed new...

The complete guide to the control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. With increased regulatory pressures on air pollution emissions, there is a growing need for innovative control technologies in a wide range of industries. This timely and...

The world's most comprehensive source of performance data onchemical protective clothing The Performance Index providesindustrial hygienists and workplace safety professionals with themost complete, up-to-date, reliable resource for making...

Building Your Star Program A step-by-step guide to the VoluntaryProtection Programs The demand for information on the VoluntaryProtection Programs (VPP) is rapidly expanding. Set up to promoteexcellence in safety and health management, this...

This lab manual covers both principles and laboratory applications of food process engineering. * Complete step-by-step procedures for laboratory experiment * Thorough description of necessary equipment, including proper operating procedures *...

A complete guide to the use of dietary antioxidants in muscle food products Advances in food and animal science have given rise to a variety of nutritional strategies for improving the quality of muscle food products, from livestock to fish. Antioxidants...

Adsorption promises to play an integral role in several future energy and environmental technologies, including hydrogen storage, CO removal for fuel cell technology, desulfurization of transportation fuels, and technologies for meeting higher standards...

Chemical Exposures: Low Levels and High Stakes explains how day-to-day variations in chemical exposure may cause unusual and seemingly unpredictable symptoms, including many that have been termed psychosomatic in the past. It describes how everyday,...

A complete prevention and planning guide for professionals concerned with building-related illnessThe dramatic increase in claims of illness related to building conditions has created an urgent need for information and advice on all aspects of this...

Comprehensive guidance to the safety auditing process The safety auditor's primary goal is to help businesses ensure the well-being of their customers and employees. Safety Auditing: A Management Tool emphasizes the "helpfulness" approach while detailing...

An innovative approach that helps students move from the classroom to professional practice This text offers a comprehensive, unified methodology to analyze and design chemical reactors, using a reaction-based design formulation rather than the...

Validation describes the procedures used to analyze pharmaceutical products so that the data generated will comply with the requirements of regulatory bodies of the US, Canada, Europe and Japan. Calibration of Instruments describes the process of fixing,...

Many health and scientific professionals require a basic understanding of radiological safety principles, even and especially if they are not specialists in radiological health. Principles of Radiological Health and Safety is designed for this purpose as...

A practical introduction to one of today's most exciting and rapidly growing areas of polymer science.Introduction to Ionomers affords chemists, engineers, and graduate students an opportunity to familiarize themselves quickly and thoroughly with one of...

An authoritative review of the state of the art in the Nuclear Overhauser Effect-essential information for organic chemists, biochemists, biophysicists, and NMR spectroscopists The field of NMR spectroscopy has seen tremendous growth in the last twenty...

Unifying a wide range of materials synthesis techniques, 'Aerosol Processing of Materials' provides a detailed overview of the production of materials by the use of gas phase processes. Aerosol processes are responsible for the production of many of...

Multidisciplinary resource for graduate studies and the biotechnology industry Knowledge of the genetic basis of biological functioning continues to grow at an astronomical rate, as do the challenges and opportunities of applying this information to the...

Plastic product design relies on the same formulas and procedures used for the design of metal, yet plastics are unique building materials that require more in-depth knowledge to produce acceptable results. Plastic product designers must address specific...

Automated Continuous Process Control pulls together?in one compact and practical volume?the essentials for understanding, designing, and operating process control systems. This comprehensive guide covers the major elements of process control in a...

A guide to achieving business successes through statistical methods Statistical methods are a key ingredient in providing data-based guidance to research and development as well as to manufacturing. Understanding the concepts and specific steps involved...

This comprehensive book addresses the import and fast-moving issues of processing technologies as they apply to vegetable processing today. It is an up-to-date account of just how much the different techniques have developed over recent years to bring...

As the manufacture of flour confectionery has developed from a craft, reliant on the skills of its workers, to a mechanised industry, it has become necessary to understand the principles underlying the processes involved. This book provides up to date...

A comprehensive, accessible, up-to-date catalog of enzymes andtheir uses in modern manufacturing.Enzymes have long been used by industrial product makers as majorcatalysts to transform raw materials into end products. Nowavailable in English for the...

A thorough, up-to-date examination of the science and practical application of superabsorbent polymers.Modern Superabsorbent Polymer Technology takes a comprehensive look at the structure, properties, and uses of superabsorbent polymers. Prepared by...

This book provides a complete treatment of citrus by-products - including data, research and technological developments. * Emphasizes the manufacturing and utilization of citrus by-products from raw material residues of juice extraction and...

In this fourth and last volume of the series the presentation of methods and techniques for the analysis of foods, nutrients, antinutritional factors and contaminants in foods, is concisely described and referenced. This book will be a convenient source...

This key reference will serve as the most comprehensive source for identifying and locating products in the international chemical marketplace. It has been written for the chemists, materials sientists, end-product formulators, industrial application...

Ever wonder why certain scents arouse humans, while others frighten animals or repel insects? If you're interested in the underlying chemistry of these and many other questions on the characteristics of fragrant agents, look no further than Chemistry of...

Pressure Swing Adsorption is the first book that provides a coherent and concise summary of the underlying science and technology of pressure swing adsorption (PSA) processes at a level understandable to the practising engineer. PSA has achieved...

In this book, industrial engineers and others will find a much needed introduction and reference on the science of coating. Drawn from a two-day course organized by the editors, this book delineates the major processes used in coating continuous webs,...

Intended primarily for regulatory personnel and practicing engineers, accident and emergency: problems and solutions is also a useful resource for the training of scientists in the understanding and management of individual, industrial, and community...

Formulation chemists and engineers, along with their research managers, have long known the difficult nature of formulation problems. This book is a manual to help them to identify key issues, design efficient experiments, and develop math models to...