The decline of bulk process industries in the developed world, coupled with growing interest in the manufacture of effect chemicals, has focused attention on batch process technology. This book provides practical information on the main problem areas, such as mixing, safety, equipment selection and control. There are also chapters on safety and environmental aspects. Professional chemists and chemical engineers in the chemical industry as well as plant designers and equipment manufacturers should find this volume a source of reference. It should also be of interest to academic researchers and advanced (senior undergraduate and postgraduate) students in chemical engineering.