The Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Separation Technology

Separations technologies such as distilling, extracting, or purifying substances on an industrial scale comprise over 50 per cent of the capital and operating costs in industry. This handy two volume encyclopedia provides A to Z coverage of separation technologies used in a broad spectrum of industries and research laboratories.

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This two-volume alphabetically organized encyclopedia is a compendium of the gases, liquids, and solids phase separation processes used industrially and in the laboratory. Based on the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, the authoritative reviews, written by experts in the field, include both the technology and the underlying science of separations. Practical advice concerning choice of separation process is also given. Energy considerations and the role of economics in undertaking separations are discussed. Close to 60 per cent of the material is reprinted; 30 percent is substantially revised or completely new.