Design, simulation, and optimization of adsorptive and chromatographic separations

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This resource provides essential information for designing, simulating, and optimizing adsorptive and chromatographic separations across various industrial applications. The authors, recognized experts, delve into fundamental principles, applications, and modeling techniques. A unified approach is presented, incorporating ideal and intermediate equations, along with numerous hands-on case studies utilizing rigorous simulation tools like Aspen Adsorption and Aspen Chromatography. The text emphasizes effective design strategies, necessary considerations, and permissible assumptions for modelers. It also explores shortcut design methods and mathematical tools to identify optimal operating conditions. Key features include coverage of phenomena to model optimization and customization of model code, practical tutorials for independent study, and a thorough review of diverse adsorptive and chromatographic separations. Aimed at chromatographers, process engineers, chemists, and other professionals, this work serves as a comprehensive guide to the construction, use, and modification of these separation techniques.