Diffusion, mass transfer in fluid systems

TLDR

Diffusion is a fundamental process taught in chemical engineering that underpins purification, reaction engineering, and everyday phenomena such as pollutant dispersion and intestinal digestion. The book teaches diffusion from basic mass‑transfer principles, reinforced with worked examples and student‑focused questions. The third edition delivers clear, engaging coverage of diffusion and separation, extending to cutting‑edge examples and applications in biology and medicine that appeal to both students and professionals.

Abstract

This overview of diffusion and separation processes brings unsurpassed, engaging clarity to this complex topic. Diffusion is a key part of the undergraduate chemical engineering curriculum and at the core of understanding chemical purification and reaction engineering. This spontaneous mixing process is also central to our daily lives, with importance in phenomena as diverse as the dispersal of pollutants to digestion in the small intestine. For students, Diffusion goes from the basics of mass transfer and diffusion itself, with strong support through worked examples and a range of student questions. It also takes the reader right through to the cutting edge of our understanding, and the new examples in this third edition will appeal to professional scientists and engineers. Retaining the trademark enthusiastic style, the broad coverage now extends to biology and medicine.