Pharmaceutical Process Engineering, Second Edition [Hardcover]

With step-by-step methods of drug production and knowledge of major unit operations and key concepts of pharmaceutical engineering, this guide will help to improve communication among the varied professionals working in the pharmaceutical industry.

Key features:

REVISION OF A BESTSELLER- Updates include recent advances in the field to keep pharmaceutical scientists and technologists up-to-date

IDEAL INTRODUCTORY TEXT- Covers basic engineering principles, drug production, and development processes, so scientists can easily convert bulk pharmaceutical products into patient-ready dosage forms

NEW INFORMATION- on quality principles that include quality by design; mathematical and statistical approaches to experimental design; computer aided design; and PAT (process analytical technology) keeps professionals at the forefront of their field

COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE- Step-by-step methods of drug production, knowledge of major unit operations, and key concepts of pharmaceutical engineering will help to improve communication among the varied professionals working in the pharmaceutical industry

Introduction

Fundamentals
Fluid Flow
Heat Transfer
Mass Transfer
Powders

Processes
Air Conditioning and Humidification
Drying
Solid-Liquid Extraction
Crystallization
Evaporation and Distillation
Filtration
Size, Reduction and Classification
Mixing
Solid Dosage Forms
Sterilization
Bioprocessing

Quality Principles
Quality by Design
Statistical Experimental Design
Process Analytical Technology
Conclusion