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Speight, J. G.
Chemical and process design handbook / James Speight.
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Includes index.
ISBN 0-07-137433-7 (acid-free paper)
1. Chemical processes. I. Title.
TP155.7 .S63 2002
660′.2812—dc21 2001052555

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