Case studies approach

Our science building at Brigham Young University is not complete. We are still adding equipment and modifying laboratories to accommodate the latest of experiments. In the same way, these two volumes do not represent a completed study of chemical thermodynamics. This is especially true in Chapters 15 and 16 where we have chosen to use the "case study approach in which we introduce selected examples where we apply thermodynamics to the study of processes of an industrial, geological, and biological nature. It is impossible to cover these broad fields in one book. The examples that we have... 

Matko, D., Korba, R. and Zupancic, B. (1992)."Simulation and Modelling of Continuous Systems A Case Study Approach", Prentice-Hall. 

Encourage flexibility in thinking about alternative solutions to problems. Perhaps it might be possible to develop a set of open-ended problems, much like the case-study approach used so effectively by business schools. 

DeMets DL, Furgerg CD, Friedman LM, eds. Data Monitoring in Clinical Trials A Case Studies Approach, Springer, New York, 2006. 

Ayub N, Donaldson D, Bedford D, Alloway R, Ryalls M. (1997). Lessons to be learned a case study approach. Hyperactivity and confusion in the presentation of hyoscine overdose. J Royal Soc Health. 117(4) 242-44. 

The overall problem, from sulfur in a raw gas through sulfur recovery and tail gas treating, has historically been addressed by a case study approach. In this approach, each plant section is optimized based upon predetermined subsystem interfaces. A preferred approach, rather, is to evaluate the entire system analytically, allowing the interfaces between the subprocesses to float, to determine the overall cost-effective,approach. In this technique, compromises are taken in each of the unit processes so that the total system operates more effectively. 

Chapters 15 and 16 apply thermodynamics to a variety of chemical processes. A case study approach is used in these two chapters to demonstrate the application of thermodynamics to such diverse fields as biochemistry, geochemistry, and industrial chemistry. In these chapters, no attempt is made to be comprehensive in covering the field. Instead, examples have been chosen that demonstrate the thermodynamic principles as they apply to problems in different disciplines. 

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The process can be depicted as a flow chart (Fig. 11). Norwood and Qui and Lohr et al. have presented similar flow charts. The reader should also note the multidisciplinary case study approach presented by Alsante et al. With reference to Fig. 11, consider the following two possible scenarios ... 

Southgate HJ, Masterson R. Lessons to be learned a case study approach prolonged methaemoglobinaemia due to inadvertent dapsone poisoning treatment with methylene blue and exchange transfusion. J R Soc Health 1999 119(l) 52-5. 

Southgate, H.J., Egerton, M. and Dauncey, E.A. (2000) Lessons to be learned A case study approach. Unseasonal severe poisoning of two adults by deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna). J. R. Soc. Health. 120, 127-130. 

May, A., Carter, C., Joyner, S. Virtual team working in the european automotive industry User requirements and a case study approach. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing 10(3), 273-289 (2000)... 

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