Chemical engineering and chain reactions (Engineering in Action) by Snedden, Robert

Chemical engineering and chain reactions (Engineering in Action)
by Snedden, Robert

(#0806KK4)

Hardcover (library binding) Crabtree Publishing Company, 2014

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Description: 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color); 26 cm.
Dewey: 660; Audience: Middle School; Reading Level: 8.5
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Paperback Crabtree Publishing Company, 2014

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Product Overview
From Follett

Includes bibliographical references (page 30) and index.;Material world -- Engineering pioneers -- States of matter -- Chemical reactions -- Reaction engineering -- From idea to industry -- Doing it better -- Searching for solutions -- Testing times -- Into production -- Design challenge : make a fire extinguisher -- Future trends -- So you want to be a chemical engineer? Explains fundamental chemistry concepts, and shows how engineers combine the science of chemistry with the engineering design process to solve challenges.

From the Publisher
Chemical engineers are involved in developing things we use daily including cleaning supplies, fuels, and medicines. This book gives readers insight into this fascinating profession, including information on new environmentally-friendly technologies. Readers explore fundamental chemistry concepts including the states of matter and mixtures and solutions. Readers are then guided through the steps of the Engineering Design Process to complete a chemistry-related design challenge.
Product Details
  • Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
  • Publication Date: October 30, 2013
  • Format: Hardcover (library binding)
  • Series: Engineering in action
  • Dewey: 660
  • Description: 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
  • ISBN-10: 0-7787-1197-8
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-7787-1197-1
  • LCCN: 2013-035440
  • Follett Number: 0806KK4
  • Reading Level: 8.5
  • Audience: Middle School