1. Transport Phenomena, Revised 2nd Edition by R. Byron Bird, Warren E. Stewart, Edwin N. Lightfoot

A revised edition of a well-known text on transport processes, which deals with three main topics; fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass transfer. transport phenomena is a continuously evolving and being able to cover the whole topic is extremely difficult, what this book gives is the fundamental aspect of this field and has been split up into courses, an introductory and an advanced course covering topics such as viscosity, momentum, heat transfer, mass transfer, and many others. Transport processes require a blend of understanding of molecular mechanisms and mathematics, and the book will show you examples with varying difficulties, but what needs to be taken into account that familiarity of ordinary differential equations and elementary vector analysis is required to be able to understand the text and develop a deeper understanding of transport phenomena Overall, this is an excellent text to be able to understand transport phenomena and can be used throughout your time at university and even in industry.

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2. Mathematics for Engineers 4^th edition by Anthony Croft and Robert Davison

The understanding and application of mathematical concepts is a skill that all engineering students must have and be able to develop throughout your engineering lifetime. Mathematics for engineers covers all the essential mathematics required for a variety of engineering disciplines laid out in an easy to follow step by step guide combined with hundreds of interactive examples, revision exercises, computer examples, and calculator example.

Mathematics for engineers will start with the foundations required for engineers such as basic algebra, polynomial equations, trigonometry, and functions and work its way to the more challenging mathematical topics such as Laplace transforms, vectors, differential equations, and Fourier series.

Mathematics for Engineers is an essential book for first-year students and will build upon existing knowledge and will cover all of the mathematical concepts that a first-year engineering student requires.[/vc_column_text]

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3. Principles of Chemical Engineering: Materials and Energy Balances – 2^nd edition by Nayef Ghasem and Redhouane Henda

The second edition of a must-have book for any inspiring chemical engineering student, Principles of Chemical Engineering can be seen as to go-to text for chemical engineers as it introduces basic principles and calculation techniques for material and energy balances, which includes illustrative examples and case studies.

Most of the materials presented are in the form of worked examples with an easy to follow step by step guide through some examples on dimensions, units psychrometrics, steam properties, and conservation of mass and energy, making this book very user-friendly.

 Using this book will develop your problem-solving skills and make you think quantitatively and be able to make sense of diagrams, interpret ambiguous language, and be able to develop reasonable approximations and assumptions. This book will get you going on the right foot and be an excellent platform for your future as a chemical engineer.

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4. Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics – 7^th edition by Joseph Mauk Smith, Hendrick C. Van Ness, Michael M. Abbot

A comprehensive book on the basic concepts of thermodynamics from a chemical engineering viewpoint and how they are applied to chemical engineering related processes and covers topics such as; real gases, ideal gases, and thermodynamic laws.

The book is filled with illustrations and rigorous mathematical discussions of thermodynamic properties and is well explained with a clear and systematic presentation of the topics and contains an abundance of example questions and constantly challenges the reader to think and use what they have learned and apply it, to be able to solve questions.

This comprehensive nature of this book makes it extremely useful to both undergraduates and even professionals, to understand the basics of thermodynamics.

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5. Chemical Reaction Engineering – 3^rd edition by Octave Levenspiel

Chemical reaction engineering is an extremely popular book, written by the famous author Octave Levenspiel who is well known for his work on chemical reactors. Reaction engineering involves reaction kinetics which plays a vital role in chemical plants and is the basis for determining reactor size, reactor type, and the operating conditions. This book is a comprehensive guide of chemical reactors and topics that will be covered are; half time, conversions, reaction orders, types of reactors, activation energy, mass, and molar flow rates and many more.

This book will develop an instinctive sense of reactor design and help students to be able to understand reaction engineering which is one of the most challenging topics that a chemical engineering student will study, and with the simple easy to follow the format of the book and the example questions, it will make a challenging topic seem a lot easier.

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Dr. Adam Zaidi

Dr. Adam Zaidi, PhD, is a researcher at The University of Manchester (UK). His doctoral research focuses on reducing carbon dioxide emissions in hydrogen production processes. Adam’s expertise includes process scale-up and material development.’

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1. Engineering Thermodynamics, 6Th Edition By NAG P.K

This book is aimed at beginners and the fundamentals of classical thermodynamics are explained simply and effectively, with illustrations and examples. This book gives a mechanical engineering perspective for some topics, but this is still extremely useful to undergraduate chemical engineers to get a better overall idea of thermodynamics.

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2. Introduction To Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics By  J.m. Smith, Hendrick C. Van Ness And Michael M. Abbott.

This book goes into a lot of detail and may be too difficult to understand for beginners. It is aimed at undergraduates in their second or third year of university, who have developed a good base level of understanding of thermodynamics, and with the excellent examples and questions, this will be extremely beneficial for all graduate employees and final year chemical engineering students.

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3. Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics – 2nd Edition By K V Narayanan

Aimed at undergraduate chemical engineers, this book now in its second edition provides a student-friendly and thoroughly classroom-tested book, that provides comprehensive coverage of basic thermodynamic concepts and applications and as you progress through this book you focus on chemical thermodynamics.

This book contains over 200 worked examples, and 400 exercise problems with answers and objective-type questions, which will give the reader an extremely good level of understanding of thermodynamic concepts and theory. Furthermore, this book will be useful for undergraduates who are interested in polymer engineering, petroleum engineering, and safety and environmental engineering.

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4. The Laws Of Thermodynamics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) 1st Edition By Peter Atkins

A very short introduction by a well-known author, presented in a user-friendly manner making the book very clear, concise and well structured. This book covers the basics without having to read a lot, this book is great for professionals to remind them of key thermodynamic concepts and for undergraduates to be able to learn thermodynamic concepts and use this book as revision material.

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Dr. Adam Zaidi

Dr. Adam Zaidi, PhD, is a researcher at The University of Manchester (UK). His doctoral research focuses on reducing carbon dioxide emissions in hydrogen production processes. Adam’s expertise includes process scale-up and material development.’

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1. Seperation Process Principles, 3rd Edition by J. D. Seader, Ernest J. Henley and D. Keith Roper

Seader et al have provided one of the most comprehensive books on separation processes within the chemical and biochemical industry. This book covers the fundamental concepts of separation processes and provides advanced concepts that help solve world problems in energy, environmental, and health areas.

Topics covered:

• Separations by phase addition or creation
• Separations by barriers and solid agents
• Separations that involve a solid phase
• Mechanical separation of phases

Some of the features included in the 3^rd edition are study questions at the end of each chapter to ensure key points were learnt, more examples and exercises with their solution, and increased clarity of exposition. The 3^rd edition also includes bioseparation within its chapters from D. Keith Roper who has extensive industrial and academic experience in bioseparation.

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2. Solid – Liquid Seperation, 4th Edition by Ladislav Svarovsky

This book contains all the important industrial processes used in the recovery of solids and the purification of liquids, most process industries use a form of solid-liquid separation and Svarovsky had felt higher education do not cover this well, hence, this book was made. It is intended for graduate engineers and scientists who have a keen in design and production for research and development.

Topics include:

• Coagulation and flocculation
• Gravity Thickening
• Hydrocyclones
• Separation by centrifugal sedimentation
• Screening; Filtration Fundamentals
• Filter aids
• Deep bed filtration
• Pressure filtration
• Vacuum filtration
• Centrifugal filtration
• Counter-current washing
• Cake washing
• Filter media
• Flotation
• Selection
• Membrane Separation
• High gradient
• Particle fluid interaction

Readers can indulge in the up-to-date principles and industrial practice of solid-liquid separation and washing techniques from someone who is in top of their field.

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3. Seperation Process Engineering: Includes Mass Transfer Analysis, 3rd Edition by Phillip C. Wankat

This book is one of the most accessible guides available on modern separation processes, Phillip C. Wankat provides key separation processes concepts with the use of simulation practice, spreadsheet-based exercises using real data.

Topics covered:

• Liquid-liquid extraction
• Adsorption
• Chromatography
• Membrane separations, including gas permeation, reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, pervaporation, and applications

The 3^rd edition includes an updated chapter, including equilibrium, chemical purity, crystal size distribution, and pharmaceutical applications. As well as new mass transfer analysis sections on numerical solutions for variable diffusivity. Recommended for those in either industry or academia.

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4. Industrial Seperation Processes: Fundamentals, by Andre B. de Haan, Hans Bosch

This book is great for those of you who are graduates, this textbook was created to provide an overview of fundamental principles that are used frequently within industrial separation methods. Haan and Bosch focus on both the computational method and physical principles to access the techno-economic feasibility of the various separation methods.

Topics covered:

• Characteristics of Separation Processes
• Evaporation and Distillation
• Absorption and Stripping
• General Design of Gas/Liquid Contactors
• Liquid-Liquid Extraction
• Adsorption and Ion Exchange
• Drying of Solids
• Crystallization and Precipitation
• Sedimentation and Settling
• Filtration
• Membrane Filtration
• Separation Method Selection

Each chapter contains a condensed section overviewing the most common equipment used in industry as well as exercises and solutions to test the principles learnt.

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Adrian Michaels

Adrian graduated with a Masters Degree (1st Class Honours) in Chemical Engineering from Chester University along with Harris. His master’s research aimed to develop a standardadised clean water oxygenation transfer procedure to test bubble diffusers that are currently used in the wastewater industry commercial market. He has also undergone placments in both US and China primarely focused within the R&D department and is an associate member of the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).

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