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Submit a ProposalOpen-Ended Problems
 | A Futurue Chemical Engineering Education Approach By J. Patrick Abulencia and Louis Theodore Copyright: 2015 | Status: Published ISBN: 9781118946046 | Hardcover | 592 pages Price: $150.00 USD  |
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Adopting the open-ended problem approach, the book contains about 1000 illustrative examples/problems/term projects and demonstrates that there is not a unique solution to practical problems.
Audience
Although the primary market is chemical engineers, the book covers all engineering areas so those from all disciplines will find this book useful.
Although the primary market is chemical engineers, the book covers all engineering areas so those from all disciplines will find this book useful.
Description
This unique book on open-ended problems contains extensive material to better prepare chemical engineers for the future. The term “open-ended” describes an approach to the solution of a problem and/or situation for which there is not a unique solution. The Introduction to the general subject of open-ended problems is followed by 22 chapters, each of which addresses a traditional chemical engineering or chemical engineering-related topic. Each of these chapters contain a brief overview of the subject matter of concern, e.g., thermodynamics, which is followed by three example open-ended problems that have been solved by the authors employing one of the many possible approaches to the solution, and about 40 open-ended practice problems. A reference section is included with the chapter’s contents. Term projects, comprising 12 additional chapter topics of an open-ended nature, complement the presentation.
This book provides academic, industrial, and research personnel with the material that covers the principles and applications of open-ended chemical engineering problems in a thorough and clear manner. Upon completion of the text, the reader should have acquired not only a working knowledge of the principles of chemical engineering, but also experience in solving open-ended problems.
What many educators have learned is that the applications and implications of open-ended problems are not only changing within the engineering disciplines, but also are moving so fast that many have not yet grasped their tremendous impact. The book drives home that the open-ended approach will revolutionize the way chemical engineers will need to operate in the future.
Open-Ended Problems: A Future Chemical Engineering Education Approach provides
• Answers to the common statement “We just can’t figure out how to solve this problem.” The book helps the chemical engineer to be able to solve real-world problems innovatively and creatively
• Guides engineers and students to embrace the power of critical thinking when problem-solving
• Addresses every key topic in chemical engineering as well as other disciplines such as water/energy environmental management, biochemical engineering, nanotechnology.
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This unique book on open-ended problems contains extensive material to better prepare chemical engineers for the future. The term “open-ended” describes an approach to the solution of a problem and/or situation for which there is not a unique solution. The Introduction to the general subject of open-ended problems is followed by 22 chapters, each of which addresses a traditional chemical engineering or chemical engineering-related topic. Each of these chapters contain a brief overview of the subject matter of concern, e.g., thermodynamics, which is followed by three example open-ended problems that have been solved by the authors employing one of the many possible approaches to the solution, and about 40 open-ended practice problems. A reference section is included with the chapter’s contents. Term projects, comprising 12 additional chapter topics of an open-ended nature, complement the presentation.
This book provides academic, industrial, and research personnel with the material that covers the principles and applications of open-ended chemical engineering problems in a thorough and clear manner. Upon completion of the text, the reader should have acquired not only a working knowledge of the principles of chemical engineering, but also experience in solving open-ended problems.
What many educators have learned is that the applications and implications of open-ended problems are not only changing within the engineering disciplines, but also are moving so fast that many have not yet grasped their tremendous impact. The book drives home that the open-ended approach will revolutionize the way chemical engineers will need to operate in the future.
Open-Ended Problems: A Future Chemical Engineering Education Approach provides
• Answers to the common statement “We just can’t figure out how to solve this problem.” The book helps the chemical engineer to be able to solve real-world problems innovatively and creatively
• Guides engineers and students to embrace the power of critical thinking when problem-solving
• Addresses every key topic in chemical engineering as well as other disciplines such as water/energy environmental management, biochemical engineering, nanotechnology.
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Author / Editor Details
J. Patrick Abulencia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Manhattan College, New York. He received his BS degree in chemical engineering from Manhattan College and his PhD in chemical and biomolecular engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Abulencia typically teaches material and energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid flow, and unit operations laboratory. His research interests include water filtration, life cycle assessment, and engineering education. He coauthored Fluid Flow for the Practicing Chemical Engineer with Louis Theodore.
J. Patrick Abulencia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Manhattan College, New York. He received his BS degree in chemical engineering from Manhattan College and his PhD in chemical and biomolecular engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Abulencia typically teaches material and energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid flow, and unit operations laboratory. His research interests include water filtration, life cycle assessment, and engineering education. He coauthored Fluid Flow for the Practicing Chemical Engineer with Louis Theodore.
Louis Theodore, EngScD, is a retired professor of chemical engineering (50 years). He is the author of several publications, including Fluid Flow for the Practicing Chemical Engineer, Thermodynamics for the Practicing Engineer, Mass Transfer Operations for the Practicing Engineer, and Air Pollution Control Equipment Calculations. Dr. Theodore is also a contributor toPerry’s Chemical Engineers’ Handbook.
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