The Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering is a peer reviewed, quarterly publication for engineers in industry and academe who are concerned with the process industries. The Journal publishes high-quality papers covering a broad area of mechanical engineering activities associated with the design and operation of process equipment. The impact of design on the overall performance of the industrial enterprise, including efficiency, quality, sustainability and waste management is an important feature of the Journal.The topics covered include: Design Pressure vessels and piping Equipment and components Ventilation and refrigeration Instrumentation and condition monitoring Process applications of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics Quality management Waste management and containment MEMS Food processing Bioengineering Nuclear engineering Bio-fuels Pharmaceuticals Powder processing Polymers and fibres Nanoparticles/nanomaterials/nanometrics in processing