Shortcut methods sources

Shortcut methods occupy a prominent place in such a broad survey and limited space as this book. References to sources of more accurate design procedures are cited when available. 

New information is constantly becoming available through publication in periodicals, books, trade bulletins, government reports, university bulletins, and many other sources. Many of the publications are devoted to shortcut methods for estimating physical properties or making design calculations, while others present compilations of essential data in the form of nomographs or tables. 

Equations (33)-(35), on the other hand, show that a, can be calculated using the q-, values obtained by the shortcut method provided that and are estimated from some other data source. For pure gas adsorption, the denominator of Eq. (33) can be easily obtained by independently measuring the adsorption isotherm for the pure gas at the base temperature (T ) of the shortcut method. For a binary gas adsorption system, n Jp and n% can be estimated by independently measuring the total surface excess (/f" — n + ni) as functions of P at constant andy and as functions of y at constant P and [13] ... 

Like Bruce, I am here to share the perspective of the field. Shortcut equipment design methods play a major role in process equipment installations. Virtually all process designs employ these methods and shortcut techniques are developed from many sources. 

This pocket guide contains selected rules of thumb and shortcut design methods meant to travel into the field as well as the office, even when the office is a hotel room. It contains updates on certain fast-moving technology and new material not found elsewhere. Miniaturization and easy retrieval of information are stressed. Those on the go can produce reasonable results quickly when using this book as a basic source. 

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