Included within the text are keynote sections written by practicing industrial research scientists, bringing to the reader a wealth of real industrial examples. These examples range from water treatment, through to soil management and the coatings and photographic industries

Each Chapter will begin with a summary of the main educational aims of that section, its structure and the topics to be covered. It will include definitions of the parameters used in the various derivations throughout the text and a glossary of technical terms.

The more difficult mathematical derivations will be separated from the main flow of the text, so that only those students interested need follow the details. Boxing some of the maths will help students navigate through the text make the maths more accessible.