Fouling Science and Technology

This book explores the critical challenges of fouling in process industries, focusing on heat exchangers, reactors, and catalysts. Fouling Science and Technology synthesizes research and expert insights.

The issue of fouling in heat exchangers, reactors, and catalysts is a critical challenge in the process industries. Fouling Science and Technology addresses this urgent problem by examining the underlying mechanisms that contribute to fouling. Despite the significance of this issue, research over the past decade has been limited, prompting a need for a comprehensive review of the technological field. The book synthesizes knowledge from basic concepts to the latest advancements, providing a thorough understanding of the subject.

In Fouling Science and Technology, the authors categorize the mechanisms of fouling into various subject areas, recognizing that many researchers focus on specific niches. This specialization often leads to a fragmented understanding of the broader context, highlighting the importance of integrating knowledge across different fields. The book emphasizes the need to consider factors such as adhesion and surface phenomena, which have traditionally been overlooked in the evaluation of fouling processes.

To foster collaboration and knowledge exchange, a meeting of global experts was convened in Alvor, Portugal, in May 1987, under the auspices of the NATO Advanced Study Institutes Programme. This gathering aimed to establish a common foundation for the work presented in Fouling Science and Technology, with each contributor sharing insights from their area of expertise. The collective effort seeks to advance the understanding of fouling and its implications for the process industries.