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xxvi                                                         Preface

                                     dents are encouraged to change parameter values and to  “play with”
                                     the key variables and assumptions. Using the living example problems
                                     to explore the problem and asking “What iJ: . . ” questions provides the
                                     opportunity to practice critical and creative thinking skills.

                                   0  Professional Reference Shelf
                                     This section of  the CD-ROM contains:
                                     1.  material that is important to the practicing engineer, although it is
                                        typically not included in  the majority of  chemical reaction engi-
                                        neering courses.
                                     2.  material that gives a more detailed explanation of derivations that
                                        were abbreviated in the text. The intermediate steps to these der-
                                        ivations are given on the CD-ROM.

                                   0  Additional Homework Problems
                                     New  problems  were  developed for this edition that provide a greater
                                     opportunity to use today’s computing power to solve realistic problems.

                                   0  Other CD-ROM Material
                                     In  addition to  the components listed  at the  end of  each chapter the
                                     following components are included on the CD-ROM:
                                     1.  Soforiare ToolBox
                                        Instructions on how to use the different software packages (POLY-
                                        MATH, MATLAB, and ASPEN PLUS) to solve examples.
                                     2.  Representative Syllabi for a 3- and a 4-Credit Course
                                        The  syllabi give  a  sample  pace  at  which  the  course  could  be
                                        taught as well as suggested homework problems.
                                     3.  FAQ
                                        These are Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) from undergradu-
                                        ate students taking reation engineering.

                                   0  Virtual Reality Module (WWW)
                                     This module provides an opportunity to move inside a catalyst pellet
                                     to  observe  surface  reactions  and  coking.  It  can  be  found  at
                                     http://www.engin.urnich.edu/labs/vrichel.
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