REA's chemical engineering handbook is a review of the important facts and concepts in chemical engineering. Comprehensive and concise, it is a handy reference source at all times for the professional and the student. It condenses the vast amount of detail characteristic of the subject matter and summarizes the essentials of the field. The book provides quick access to the important facts, principles, theorems, and equations in chemical engineering. It has been carefully prepared by educators and professionals and subsequently reviewed by another group of editors to assure accuracy and maximum usefulness.