The PPEPPD Conferences 1977 - 2013: A History of the Triennial International Conferences on Properties and Phase Equilibria for Chemical Product and Process Design

The first Triennial Conference on Properties and Phase Equilibria for Product and Process Design was held in 1977. Through 2013, the meetings of 100-300 fundamental and applied workers in the area have been held in 10 different countries. This book describes the evolution and outcomes of the Conferences from the perspective of the only person to have attended every gathering and has helped in their organization for over 30 years.