Rev. ed. of: Applied process design for chemical and petrochemical plants / Ernest E. Ludwig. 3rd ed. c1995-c2001.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

v. 1. Emphasizes how to apply techniques of process design and interpret results into mechanical equipment details. Rules of thumb -- Process planning, scheduling and flowsheet design -- Cost estimation and economic evaluation -- Physical properties of liquids and gases -- Fluid flow -- Pumping of liquids -- Mechanical separations -- Mixing of liquids -- Ejectors and mechanical vacuum systems -- Process safety and pressure-relieving devices