TY - BOOK AU - Stevenson,Paul ED - ebrary, Inc. TI - Foam engineering: fundamentals and applications AV - QD549 .F59 2012eb U1 - 620.1 23 PY - 2012/// CY - Chichester, West Sussex PB - Wiley KW - Foam KW - Industrial applications KW - Technological innovations KW - Foamed materials KW - Electronic books KW - local N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; pt. 1. Fundamentals -- pt. 2. Applications; Electronic reproduction; Palo Alto, Calif.; ebrary; 2011; Available via World Wide Web; Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries N2 - "Containing contributions from leading academic and industrial researchers, this book provides a much needed update of foam science research. The first section of the book presents an accessible summary of the theory and fundamentals of foams. This includes chapters on morphology, drainage, Ostwald ripening, coalescence, rheology, and pneumatic foams. The second section demonstrates how this theory is used in a wide range of industrial applications, including foam fractionation, froth flotation and foam mitigation. It includes chapters on suprafroths, flotation of oil sands, foams in enhancing petroleum recovery, Gas-liquid Mass Transfer in foam, foams in glass manufacturing, fire-fighting foam technology and consumer product foams. Key features: Foam fractionation is an exciting and emerging technology, starting to gain significant attention. Discusses a vital topic for many industries, especially mineral processing, petroleum engineering, bioengineering, consumer products and food sector. Links foam science theory to industrial applications, making it accessible to an engineering science audience. Summarizes the latest developments in this rapidly progressing area of research. Contains contributions from leading international researchers from academia and industry"-- UR - http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10575582 ER -