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Prausnitz, John Michael was born on January 7, 1928 in Berlin, Germany. Arrived in the United States, 1937, naturalized, 1944. Son of Paul Georg and Susi Prausnitz.
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The classic guide to mixtures, completely updated with new models, theories, examples, and data. Efficient separation operations and many other chemical processes depend upon a thorough understanding of the properties of gaseous and liquid mixtures. Molecular Thermodynamics of Fluid-Phase Equilibria, Third Edition is a systematic, practical guide to interpreting, correlating, and predicting thermodynamic properties used in mixture-related phase-equilibrium calculations. Completely updated, this edition reflects the growing maturity of techniques grounded in applied statistical thermodynamics and molecular simulation, while relying on classical thermodynamics, molecular physics, and physical chemistry wherever these fields offer superior solutions. Detailed new coverage includes: • Techniques for improving separation processes and making them more environmentally friendly. • Theoretical concepts enabling the description and interpretation of solution properties. • New models, notably the lattice-fluid and statistical associated-fluid theories. • Polymer solutions, including gas-polymer equilibria, polymer blends, membranes, and gels. • Electrolyte solutions, including semi-empirical models for solutions containing salts or volatile electrolytes. Coverage also includes: fundamentals of classical thermodynamics of phase equilibria; thermodynamic properties from volumetric data; intermolecular forces; fugacities in gas and liquid mixtures; solubilities of gases and solids in liquids; high-pressure phase equilibria; virial coefficients for quantum gases; and much more. Throughout, Molecular Thermodynamics of Fluid-Phase Equilibria strikes a perfect balance between empirical techniques and theory, and is replete with useful examples and experimental data. More than ever, it is the essential resource for engineers, chemists, and other professionals working with mixtures and related processes.
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Prausnitz, John Michael was born on January 7, 1928 in Berlin, Germany. Arrived in the United States, 1937, naturalized, 1944. Son of Paul Georg and Susi Prausnitz.
Bachelor Chemical Engineering, Cornell University, 1950. Master of Science, University Rochester, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, Princeton, 1955.
Doctor Ing., University Lódz'Aquila, 1983. Doctor Ing., Technology University Berlin, 1989. Doctor Ing., University Padova, 2004.
Doctor of Science, Princeton University, 1995.
Member faculty University California, Berkeley, since 1955, professor chemical engineering, since 1963. Consultant to cyrogenic, polymer, petroleum and petrochemical industries. Miller research professor, 1966, 78.
Senior investigator Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley. Wilhelm lecturer Princeton University, 1980. W.K. Lewis lecturer Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1993.
Edward Mason lecturer Brown University, 1999. Danckwerts lecturer Royal Academy Engineering, London, 2000. Honorary professor Technology University Shanghai, 2001.
Dodge lecturer Yale University, 2004.
( The classic guide to mixtures, completely updated with ...)
("Now J.M. Prausnitz and his colleagues have significantly...)
Member of National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (Colburn award 1962, Walker award 1967, Institute Lecturer award 1994), American Academy Arts and Sciences, American Chemical Society (E.V. Murphee award 1979, Petroleum Chemistry Research award 1995).
Married Susan Prausnitz, June 10, 1956. Children: Stephanie, Mark Robert.