Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles, 5th Edition

Chapter 29. Crystallization and Particle Size Reduction

29.0 Chapter Objectives

On completion of this chapter, a student should be able to:

• Describe how crystallization is a solid–liquid separation process

• Identify industries where crystallization is used

• Explain why crystal size and shape uniformity is important

• Identify the seven classes of crystals in terms of axes and angles

• Explain when equilibrium occurs during crystallization

• Interpret data from a solubility curve

• Calculate the yield from a crystallization process

• Describe how heat and energy can affect the crystallization process

• Describe different types of crystallizers used in industry

• Explain the differences between homogeneous and contact nucleation

• Calculate crystal growth rates ...