Felder's Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes prepares students to formulate and solve material and energy balances in chemical process systems and lays the foundation for subsequent courses in chemical engineering. The text provides a realistic, informative, and positive introduction to the practice of chemical engineering. This classic text has provided generations of aspiring chemical engineers with a solid foundation in the discipline ? engineering problem analysis, material balances and energy balances. Richard Felder is a recognized global leader in the field of engineering education and this text embodies a lifetime of study and practice in effective teaching techniques. The text is in use at more than 4 out of 5 chemical engineering programs in the US.