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Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers, 5/e
Max S. Peters, University of Colorado
Klaus Timmerhaus, University of Colorado, Boulder
Ronald E. West, University of Colorado, Boulder

Introduction

Chapter Outline


C H A P T E R 1
INTRODUCTION

Chemical Engineering Plant Design

General Overall Design Considerations
         Process Design Development
         Flowsheet Development
         Computer-Aided Design
         Cost Estimation
         Profitability Analysis of Investments
         Optimum Design

Practical Considerations in Design
         The Design Approach

Engineering Ethics in Design