The book "Conceptual Design of Chemical Processes" by James M. Douglas, published by McGraw-Hill Book Company, provides a systematic approach to the synthesis and analysis of chemical processes. The content is divided into four main parts: 1. **Part I: A Strategy for Process Synthesis and Analysis** - **1. The Nature of Process Synthesis and Analysis**: Discusses the creative aspects of process design and a hierarchical approach to conceptual design. - **2. Engineering Economics**: Covers the cost information required for economic decision-making, including the design of a solvent recovery system. - **3. Economic Decision Making: Design of a Solvent Recovery System**: Details the problem definition, flowsheet design, equipment considerations, and cost analysis. 2. **Part II: Developing a Conceptual Design and Finding the Best Flowsheet** - **4. Input Information and Batch versus Continuous**: Explains the input information and the decision between batch and continuous processes. - **5. Input-Output Structure of the Flowsheet**: Discusses the decisions for the input-output structure, design variables, and process alternatives. - **6. Recycle Structure of the Flowsheet**: Focuses on the decisions that determine the recycle structure. - **7. Separation System**: Provides an overview of the general structure of the separation system. - **8. Heat-Exchanger Networks**: Covers the minimum heating and cooling requirements. - **9. Cost Diagrams and Process Alternatives**: Introduces cost diagrams and methods for quick screening of process alternatives. 3. **Part III: Other Design Tools and Applications** - **10. Preliminary Process Optimization**: Discusses design variables, cost models, and approximate optimization analysis. - **11. Process Retrofits**: Provides a systematic procedure for process retrofits. - **12. Computer-Aided Design Programs (FLOWTRAN)**: Explains the general structure, material balance calculations, and plant simulation. - **13. Summary of the Conceptual Design Procedure and Extensions of the Method**: Reviews the hierarchical decision procedure, design of solids processes, and other significant aspects of the design problem. 4. **Part IV: Appendices** - **A. Shortcut Procedures for Equipment Design**: Provides shortcut procedures for equipment design, including distillation columns and gas absorbers. - **B. HDA Case Study**: Includes detailed case studies and design data. - **C. Design Data**: Provides hydrocarbon vapor-liquid equilibria and temperature ranges for materials. - **D. FLOWTRAN Input Forms**: Offers input forms for computer-aided design programs. - **E. Cost Data**: Includes operating costs and cost correlations. - **F. Conversion Factors**: Provides conversion factors and indexes. The book emphasizes the importance of a systematic approach to process design, focusing on decision-making, cost analysis, and the use of computerThe book "Conceptual Design of Chemical Processes" by James M. Douglas, published by McGraw-Hill Book Company, provides a systematic approach to the synthesis and analysis of chemical processes. The content is divided into four main parts: 1. **Part I: A Strategy for Process Synthesis and Analysis** - **1. The Nature of Process Synthesis and Analysis**: Discusses the creative aspects of process design and a hierarchical approach to conceptual design. - **2. Engineering Economics**: Covers the cost information required for economic decision-making, including the design of a solvent recovery system. - **3. Economic Decision Making: Design of a Solvent Recovery System**: Details the problem definition, flowsheet design, equipment considerations, and cost analysis. 2. **Part II: Developing a Conceptual Design and Finding the Best Flowsheet** - **4. Input Information and Batch versus Continuous**: Explains the input information and the decision between batch and continuous processes. - **5. Input-Output Structure of the Flowsheet**: Discusses the decisions for the input-output structure, design variables, and process alternatives. - **6. Recycle Structure of the Flowsheet**: Focuses on the decisions that determine the recycle structure. - **7. Separation System**: Provides an overview of the general structure of the separation system. - **8. Heat-Exchanger Networks**: Covers the minimum heating and cooling requirements. - **9. Cost Diagrams and Process Alternatives**: Introduces cost diagrams and methods for quick screening of process alternatives. 3. **Part III: Other Design Tools and Applications** - **10. Preliminary Process Optimization**: Discusses design variables, cost models, and approximate optimization analysis. - **11. Process Retrofits**: Provides a systematic procedure for process retrofits. - **12. Computer-Aided Design Programs (FLOWTRAN)**: Explains the general structure, material balance calculations, and plant simulation. - **13. Summary of the Conceptual Design Procedure and Extensions of the Method**: Reviews the hierarchical decision procedure, design of solids processes, and other significant aspects of the design problem. 4. **Part IV: Appendices** - **A. Shortcut Procedures for Equipment Design**: Provides shortcut procedures for equipment design, including distillation columns and gas absorbers. - **B. HDA Case Study**: Includes detailed case studies and design data. - **C. Design Data**: Provides hydrocarbon vapor-liquid equilibria and temperature ranges for materials. - **D. FLOWTRAN Input Forms**: Offers input forms for computer-aided design programs. - **E. Cost Data**: Includes operating costs and cost correlations. - **F. Conversion Factors**: Provides conversion factors and indexes. The book emphasizes the importance of a systematic approach to process design, focusing on decision-making, cost analysis, and the use of computer