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Required and Recommended Texts

Fluid mechanics for chemical engineers with Microfluidics and CFD by Wilkes, James O
Call Number: TP155.7 .W55 2006 in Main Stacks at Mullins
ISBN: 0131482122

The textbook for this class is available at the Mullins Library.

Reference Resources for Further Information

Listed here are some background resources available in electronic format. They DO NOT replace the assigned readings and may explain concepts in a different way than the assigned textbooks do. Remember to cite these and other resources correctly if you use them in your homework or projects.

Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology This link opens in a new window
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Many sections on many topics you will study. They have many equations and links to supplemental reading. There are many images and schematics of chemical plant equipment. Make sure you use the "Search within this book" link on the upper right. Then put your search terms in the new search box that appears.

Chemical Fluid Dynamics
by A. W. Date; updated 2008; Kirk-Othmer
Fluid Mechanics
by Stavros Tavoularis; updated 2004; Kirk-Othmer
Flow Measurement
by Thomas H. Burgess; updated 2004; Kirk-Othmer
Piping Systems
by George Antaki updated 2007; Kirk-Othmer
Essentials of applied mathematics for scientists and engineers
Robert G. Watts may be a useful tool as you work through the math in this class. This tool has an extensive discussion of differential equations. From Morgan and Claypool, Synthesis series.

Books on Fluids

Handbook of Chemical Processing Equipment by Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff
ISBN: 0750671262
Publication Date: 2000-07-30
The Handbook of Chemical Process Equipment is a major reference on process equipment. It provides practical understanding and description of the working principles, intended applications, selection criteria and fundamental design principles for equipment used throughout the process and allied chemical industries. It is an important reference for engineers, and in particular chemical engineers who will use such a volume throughout their studies and careers.