About Book
The Textbook of Pharmaceutical Engineering is a comprehensive guide that covers essential engineering principles and unit operations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry. Designed to meet the academic requirements of pharmacy students, it integrates both theoretical concepts and practical applications. The book begins with the study of Flow of Fluids, explaining Reynolds number, Bernoulli’s theorem, and the use of devices like manometers and venturimeters. Size Reduction explores mechanisms, factors, and equipment such as hammer mills and ball mills. Size Separation details the classification of powders, official standards, and separation equipment including sieve shakers and cyclone separators. In Heat Transfer, the book covers conduction, convection, and radiation, along with heat exchangers. The Evaporation chapter describes multiple types of evaporators and factors influencing the process. Distillation includes simple, fractional, and vacuum techniques used for purifying liquids. The Drying section highlights mechanisms, drying curves, and equipment like tray dryers and freeze dryers. Mixing is explored through solid and liquid mixing, with detailed descriptions of ribbon blenders, sigma mixers, and emulsifiers. The Filtration chapter addresses filter aids, media, and devices such as plate-and-frame filters and rotary drum filters. Centrifugation explains principles and machines used for solid-liquid separation. A unique aspect of the book is its focus on Materials of Plant Construction, discussing corrosion types, their prevention, and suitable construction materials. Each chapter includes principles, construction, working, uses, advantages, and limitations of pharmaceutical equipment. The content is well-illustrated and clearly structured for ease of understanding. Case studies and examples link theory to real-world pharmaceutical processes. The book also emphasizes energy efficiency, safety, and compliance with regulatory norms. It encourages problem-solving through exercises and conceptual clarity. Students benefit from concise explanations paired with detailed diagrams. The integration of mechanical engineering with pharmaceutical needs makes it a vital learning tool. It prepares readers for roles in manufacturing, formulation, and quality control. Updated information ensures relevance to modern industrial practices. The book balances academic rigor with practical relevance. It promotes sustainable and efficient process design. Its logical flow helps in gradual learning. Overall, the book is an indispensable resource for mastering pharmaceutical engineering principles
About Author
Dr Ritu Gulia is currently working as Professor at South Point College of Pharmacy, Sonepat, Haryana. She has a total experience of 12 years including industry, academic and research. She completed her Bachelor's degree from M.D. University, Rohtak. She also completed her master's from Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak and she earned her PhD. Degree from Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab. She has 04 Indian Design Patents to her credit. She has over 35 publications including research, review, and book chapters to her credit and presented papers at various prestigious pharmacy conferences. She has also published numerous books for D. Pharmacy as well as B. Pharmacy course. She is a life member of IJDFR, IPA, APTI, IPGA. She is a promotional editor for many scientific journals. She also works as an external paper setter for various private universities. Her area of interest is bioavailability enhancement by various contemporary techniques and innovative drug delivery technologies.
Ms. Poonam Sandhu is currently working as an Associate Professor at South Point College of Pharmacy, Sonipat, Haryana. She has overall 8 years of teaching experience. She is also GPAT qualified. She has completed her Masters in Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics) from Kurukshetra University, Haryana and pursuing Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Haryana. She has published various research and review papers in National and International journals. She has also presented posters in various National and International conferences.
Mrs. Neha Chauhan has ten years of combined experience in academia, industry, and research. She graduated from Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Central University in Srinagar, Garhwal, with a bachelor's degree. She also received her master's degree from Meerut's Shobhit University. She has authored numerous publications, including book chapters, reviews, and studies. She has been an APTI member for life. She reviews work for a reputable journal as well. She is currently employed with Gujarat Technological University's Laxmi Narayandev College of Pharmacy in Bharuch as an Assistant Professor. She is also a PhD candidate at CHARUSAT University in Anand, Gujarat.
Ms. Annu Sharma has ten years of experience in academia and research . She is graduated from G.V.M College of Pharmacy, Sonipat (MDU,Rohtak) with a Bachelor’s degree . She has received her master’s degree from RPET, Bastara ( PGIMS,Rohtak). She is currently pursuing Phd from Shobhit university,Gangoh. She had taught in D.Pharmacy college for 2 years and taught in G.V.M College of Pharmacy, Sonipat for 8 years .
Ms.Mukesh Rani is a research scholar at Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan. She earned a Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharma) degree in Pharmaceutics from Pt. BD Sharma University of Health & Science, Rohtak. Ms. Mukesh Rani undertook a major research project at Hindu College of Pharmacy in Sonepat, India, during their M. Pharmacy program. The project focused on the "Development and Characterization of Transdermal Drug delivery System of Anti-Hypertensive drug," and she gained practical experience in cutting edge pharmaceutical research as well as knowledge of potential novel drug delivery systems. Throughout her career, she has gone to numerous national and international conferences. She has had multiple Patent, research and review papers published in reputable international publications. As the coordinating head of multiple national conferences, webinars, seminars, and workshops, she has also served as a peer team member of the institute's NAAC committees. She is currently employed with the Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology in Samalkha, Panipat, as an assistant professor in the Pharmac
