Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering

Chapter 2. Introductory Concepts

2.1 Systems of Units

2.2 Conversion of Units

2.3 Dimensional Consistency

2.4 Significant Figures

2.5 Validation of Results

2.6 The Mole and Molecular Weight

2.7 Choosing a Basis

2.8 Density and Specific Gravity

2.9 Concentration

2.10 Temperature

2.11 Pressure and Hydrostatic Head

2.12 Flow Rate

Your objectives in studying this chapter are to be able to

1. Understand and explain the difference between the SI and the AE systems of units

2. Convert a value in one set of units into an equivalent value in another set of units

3. Apply the concepts of dimensional consistency to determine the validity of an equation or function

4. Employ an appropriate number of significant figures in your calculations

5. Convert from ...