Special Distillation Processes

Special distillation processes are required for separation of mixtures close to boiling point or for forming azeotrope mixtures into their pure components. In Special Distillation Processes, the authors focus on latest developments in the field, such as separation methods that may prove useful for solving problems encountered during research. Topics include extraction, membrane and adsorption distillation involving the separation principle, process design and experimental techniques. The relationship between the processes and the techniques are also presented. Comprehensive and easy-to-read, this book provides key information needed to understand the processes and is a valuable reference source for chemical engineers as well as students wishing to branch out in chemical engineering.

Prof. Zhigang Lei is a Professor in the College of Chemical Engineering and Environment at China University of Petroleum (Beijing), China. He received his Ph.D. from Tsinghua University and has held research and academic positions in China, Japan, and Germany. His research focuses on chemical process intensification and predictive molecular thermodynamics. He has authored approximately 310 papers in international journals and the Elsevier book Special Distillation Processes.

Chapter 1. Thermodynamic fundamentals Chapter 2. Extractive distillation Chapter 3. Azeotropic distillation Chapter 4. Catalytic distillation Chapter 5. Adsorption distillation Chapter 6. Membrane distillation Chapter 7. Pressure-swing distillation Chapter 8. Other distillation techniques