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Elements Of Chemical Reaction Engineering
The Definitive, Fully Updated Guide to Solving Real-World Chemical Reaction Engineering Problems The fourth edition of Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering is a completely revised version of the worldwide best-selling book. It combines authoritative coverage of the principles of chemical reaction engineering with an unsurpassed focus on critical thinking and creative problem solving, employing open-ended questions and stressing the Socratic method. Clear and superbly organized, it integrates text, visuals, and computer simulations to help readers solve even the most challenging problems through reasoning, rather than by memorizing equations. Thorough coverage of the fundamentals of chemical reaction engineering forms the backbone of this trusted text. To enhance the transfer of core skills to real-life settings, three styles of problems are included for each subject H. Scott Fogler has updated his classic text to provide even more coverage of bioreactions, industrial chemistry with real reactors and reactions, and an even broader range of applications, along with the newest digital techniques, such as FEMLAB. The fourth edition of Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering contains wide-ranging examples—from smog to blood clotting, ethylene oxide production to tissue engineering, antifreeze to cobra bites, and computer chip manufacturing to chemical plant safety. About the CD-ROM The CD-ROM offers numerous enrichment opportunities for both students and instructors, including the following Learning Throughout the book, icons help readers link concepts and procedures to the material on the CD-ROM for fully integrated learning and reference.
1080 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1986
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February 22, 2014
Unnecessarily verbose, Fogler spends over 800 pages in a complicated and insightless explanation of an otherwise relatively straight-forward subject. Fogler thinks that giving examples and particular cases will make things clearer, when in fact it is absolutely the other way round. By taking this approach, you will waste a lot of time.
December 2, 2013
In my college days (circa 1993) most textbooks in college (and especially those in chemical engineering) were in the bad to terrible range. This book along with Felder and Rousseau text were the exceptions. This particular book was one of my favorite textbooks in college. The author not only has a passion for what he does, but a clear talent in communicating it to others.
But it is more than that. On the outside, the subject of reactor design would seem to be among the absolutely dullest and most uninspiring of subjects. But this book really is not about reactor design as much as it is about critical thinking and problem solving. The author's passion is in solving problems with a strange kind of joy and reactor design just happens to be the medium through which he does it. The subject itself is just a vehicle through which he coveys a discipline of approaching, attacking, and solving complex problems. That's why I loved this book. I never designed a reactor in my life and if I did it would probably explode and kill people. But I've carried with me the mindset of this book -- the joy of dividing and conquering a problem, attacking it from different angles and exploring all the unexpected places it can take you.
So I found a used copy circa 1999 for $11 on Amazon and am re-reading it 20 years later, hoping to get some fresh infusion of that old joy. As it requires some background in chemistry and calculus, I am aware that this review will likely be useless to most people; but I wanted to write it as a token of appreciation to thank the author for putting some life, excitement, joy and humanity into the otherwise rather dry and formulaic undergrad engineering experience. It was one of the things that made me actually start to like engineering. So thank you Scott Fogler. I've been away from chemical engineering for 20 years now and still remember with fondness the lively spirit of this wonderful book.
But it is more than that. On the outside, the subject of reactor design would seem to be among the absolutely dullest and most uninspiring of subjects. But this book really is not about reactor design as much as it is about critical thinking and problem solving. The author's passion is in solving problems with a strange kind of joy and reactor design just happens to be the medium through which he does it. The subject itself is just a vehicle through which he coveys a discipline of approaching, attacking, and solving complex problems. That's why I loved this book. I never designed a reactor in my life and if I did it would probably explode and kill people. But I've carried with me the mindset of this book -- the joy of dividing and conquering a problem, attacking it from different angles and exploring all the unexpected places it can take you.
So I found a used copy circa 1999 for $11 on Amazon and am re-reading it 20 years later, hoping to get some fresh infusion of that old joy. As it requires some background in chemistry and calculus, I am aware that this review will likely be useless to most people; but I wanted to write it as a token of appreciation to thank the author for putting some life, excitement, joy and humanity into the otherwise rather dry and formulaic undergrad engineering experience. It was one of the things that made me actually start to like engineering. So thank you Scott Fogler. I've been away from chemical engineering for 20 years now and still remember with fondness the lively spirit of this wonderful book.
August 2, 2022
This book explains Chemical Reaction Engineering (CRE) in a progressive manner. The author explains all details. This textbook is for beginners and is advised to be read from front to end chapter by chapter.
Worth to mention, chapters 1-13 are meant for undergraduates. The remaining chapters are perhaps for the Master’s degrees or the practical engineers.
The book has some jokes and one would notice that, in the supplementary reading section, the author would suggest a novel or stories for kids. I liked that way to get the reader out of the intensive attention, for a moment and then return back.
Worth to mention, chapters 1-13 are meant for undergraduates. The remaining chapters are perhaps for the Master’s degrees or the practical engineers.
The book has some jokes and one would notice that, in the supplementary reading section, the author would suggest a novel or stories for kids. I liked that way to get the reader out of the intensive attention, for a moment and then return back.
June 8, 2019
I'm a chemical engineering undergrad and this was one of the recommended texts for reactor kinetics/dynamics but I found it was too brief for some parts, not quite sufficient to help me understand how to apply some of the reaction theories to solving test problems. Highly recommend another book to complement this book, which builds on the content in Fogler's but focuses on training the skill of solving numerical problems. Check out "Engineering Problems for Undergraduate Students - Over 250 worked examples with step by step guidance" by Springer.
January 21, 2021
One of the best reference for Chemical Engineering
April 17, 2024
This book is a work of art. I could read it every day all day.
May 15, 2024
This book can literally go s*ck my d*ck
March 23, 2017
This book is great. It takes a difficult topic and puts it into not only clear, concise language that never gets dull or uncertain and even gives you an algorithm for all your calculations. You could probably learn this topic just from the book. I was lucky enough to also have an awesome teacher, which brought the whole thing up to another level. Highly recommend it.
May 19, 2008
I don't know why, but I just can't stand this textbook.
EDIT: Now I know! It's _kinetics_ that I hate!
EDIT: Now I know! It's _kinetics_ that I hate!
October 4, 2010
Newer and more modern than Levenspiel well done but it is not never an alternative for it but supplementary.
January 8, 2009
Teaches material in a way that is more complicated than it should be. There were also many mistakes in the book and the problems were not very well written.
February 12, 2012
took it in undergraduate course. Also I am taking in graduate. There is mistakes and some time make me confuse :]
Totally, not bad
Totally, not bad
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October 28, 2013By far the best book for chem eng undergraduate course
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May 27, 2015
Will write a more detailed review later on, but for now all I can say is: Pearson, go diaf.
November 3, 2023
Fogler is a crack
December 25, 2019
Concise, methodical, perfect. There is a better version of Fogler which is of similar title. But one of the best textbooks/must have as a student. Highly recommended.
September 24, 2020
Best book for CRE subject in Chemical Engineering.
January 24, 2008
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November 24, 2010
one of the best text book i ever study
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