Shreve's Chemical Process Industries Book Description This is the latest edition of the authoritative reference that is widely acclaimed as the best reference for up-to-date coverage of the major chemical processes and their technical and economic relationships. For timely and expert guidance in the designing and operating of processing units, this is the book that professionals and students have turned to. 				    	 					 About the Author George T. Austin, Ph.D., one of today’s most respected authorities in chemical engineering is presently teaches and consults worldwide and has articles in more than 50 prominent publications.