17.3 Where do I find industrial chemical process details?
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This article is from the Chemistry FAQ, by Bruce Hamilton B.Hamilton@irl.cri.nz with numerous contributions by others.
17.3 Where do I find industrial chemical process details?
The standard text for common processes remains Shreve, and I must admit that
I enjoy reading the 1945 first edition to obtain a good overview of an
industry. McKetta provides excellent process design details, along with
comparisons of various processes. Kirk Othmer provides an excellent update
on the various processes and chemicals used extensively today. Kirk Othmer
remains the first port of call, but Ullmann is a close second. Both of these
provide extensive references to more specific texts.
Industry journals, eg Hydrocarbon Processing, offer annual reviews of the
processes used in their industry. Patent literature has to be treated
cautiously, as it is not always immediately obvious which patents detail
actual viable processes. Chemical engineering texts, eg Perry, provide
comprehensive detail of the equipment and operational parameters.
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