The Global Handbook of Chemical, Process & Utility Engineering

The Global Handbook of Chemical, Process & Utility Engineering – Volume I: Fundamentals of Chemical & Process Engineering is a comprehensive professional reference designed to bridge the gap between engineering theory and real-world industrial practice. Written for students, graduate engineers, plant operators, supervisors, and experienced professionals, this handbook presents the essential principles of chemical and process engineering in a clear, practical, and systematic manner.

Unlike traditional textbooks that focus primarily on theory, this volume combines engineering fundamentals with practical industrial applications, enabling readers to understand not only the scientific principles behind modern process industries but also how those principles are applied in refineries, petrochemical complexes, chemical manufacturing facilities, power plants, utility systems, and water-treatment plants.

The book covers a broad range of topics, including chemical engineering fundamentals, material and energy balances, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mass transfer, thermodynamics, process equipment, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, boilers, cooling towers, water treatment, utilities, process safety, instrumentation, plant operations, troubleshooting, maintenance, process optimisation, environmental engineering, engineering calculations, and internationally recognised engineering standards.

Each chapter is carefully organised with clear explanations, engineering concepts, practical examples, worked calculations, operational guidance, troubleshooting techniques, safety considerations, maintenance practices, engineering insights, and key takeaways. The content is structured to help readers progress from fundamental concepts to practical industrial problem-solving while developing sound engineering judgement and professional decision-making skills.

The handbook also includes comprehensive reference materials, engineering data tables, operational checklists, practical templates, appendices, and quick-reference resources that support day-to-day engineering work in industrial environments.

Whether you are preparing for examinations, beginning your engineering career, improving your technical knowledge, or seeking a dependable reference for plant operations and engineering decision-making, this handbook provides practical knowledge that can be applied across a wide variety of industries.

Inside this volume, you will discover:

Fundamental principles of chemical and process engineering Material and energy balance calculations Fluid flow, heat transfer, and thermodynamics Process equipment design and operating principles Boilers, cooling towers, and utility systems Water and wastewater treatment technologies Pumps, compressors, and heat exchangers Process safety and risk management Instrumentation and process control fundamentals Plant operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance Process optimisation and engineering best practices Engineering calculations, reference tables, and professional field tools

Combining academic knowledge with practical industrial experience, The Global Handbook of Chemical, Process & Utility Engineering is designed to serve as a trusted engineering reference for learning, problem-solving, and professional development throughout an engineer's career. Whether used in the classroom, the office, the control room, or the field, this handbook is intended to support safer operations, better engineering decisions, and continuous technical excellence.