chemical

This is a great book for a first course in process control. It has a very good layout that builds up concepts until the end. I agree that this book may not be an ideal reference book because it is hard to pick up half way through. However, I think it lays out the foundation for true understanding of the subject. I keep this book on my shelf at all times and find myself reaching for it to refresh my memory on control concepts.

Unlike the other Chemical Engineering courses I took, this was the most abstract. This book was boring to read. The only reason I understand process control was because the teacher supplemented the course with some additional material. This book gives the necessary basics but does not go into great detail (could be either good or bad) and gives very weak example problems. The homework problems are much better (try and figure that one out!). Thankfully, Seborg has a new edition out. Let's hope it's better than the previous.

Four years of chemical engineering education and finally, a book worth remembering. Seborg leaves nothing out. From the simplest principles to the weirdest homework problems, the book does a great job of TEACHING, not just INFORMING. As a reference, it might not be too great, but for pure teaching effect, this is the absolute best choice.