Fundamentals of Chemical Equipment Design

Author: Zhou Zhi'an
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Publish Date: 1996-01-01
Features: This book is a textbook for the course "Fundamentals of Mechanical Design of Chemical Equipment" in higher engineering colleges and can be used by students in chemical process technology and related non-mechanical fields. The textbook is well-structured with clear concepts and has made efforts to adapt to the reform of the 21st-century curriculum system. While clearly explaining the basic and essential content, it also emphasizes the latest achievements in modern science and technology, striving to keep the textbook content synchronized with the development of chemical machinery technology. The explanations are thorough yet easy to understand, and the content is presented progressively with room for reflection to enhance students' curiosity for learning. The book primarily elaborates on the mechanical fundamentals related to chemical equipment design. It is divided into three parts, totaling 18 chapters. Part I: Engineering Mechanics Fundamentals mainly discusses the stress analysis of members, the laws of deformation and failure of members, and the calculations of strength, stiffness, and stability of members. Part II: Design of Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels mainly introduces common materials used in chemical equipment, the types, characteristics, and design calculation methods of pressure vessel shells and heads. Part III: Design of Typical Chemical Equipment mainly introduces the structural features, selection, and mechanical design methods of several common equipment in chemical production—heat exchange equipment, tower equipment, and reaction equipment. This book can be used as a textbook for undergraduate majors in chemical process technology, light industry, and other fields with fewer credits (80-90 credits) in higher education institutions. It can also serve as teaching material for correspondence or self-study programs in relevant fields in higher education institutions, as well as a reference for engineering technicians.