The book "Population Balances Theory and Applications to Particulate Systems Engineering" by Doraiswami Ramkrishna is a comprehensive treatment of population balance concepts, focusing on systems containing particles as a dispersed phase. The author, one of the pioneers in this field, has extensive experience in the subject, having worked with various institutions and funding programs. Unlike other books that specialize in narrow applications, this book covers a wide range of particulate systems, emphasizing the common body of concepts and techniques applicable to diverse processes. It delves into the analysis of particulate systems, where particles are continuously created and destroyed through processes like agglomeration and breakage. The book includes mathematical formulations, examples, and methods for solving population-balance equations, as well as the statistical foundation of these models. It is a valuable resource for anyone involved in size reduction or enlargement processes involving solid particles.The book "Population Balances Theory and Applications to Particulate Systems Engineering" by Doraiswami Ramkrishna is a comprehensive treatment of population balance concepts, focusing on systems containing particles as a dispersed phase. The author, one of the pioneers in this field, has extensive experience in the subject, having worked with various institutions and funding programs. Unlike other books that specialize in narrow applications, this book covers a wide range of particulate systems, emphasizing the common body of concepts and techniques applicable to diverse processes. It delves into the analysis of particulate systems, where particles are continuously created and destroyed through processes like agglomeration and breakage. The book includes mathematical formulations, examples, and methods for solving population-balance equations, as well as the statistical foundation of these models. It is a valuable resource for anyone involved in size reduction or enlargement processes involving solid particles.