Process Intensification

Students learn how to apply the innovative principles of process intensification in chemical processes; how to develop and use advanced reaction and separation systems; and how to bring significant benefits in terms of energy efficiency, lower capital and operating expenses, while making less wastes and having improved process safety. The students will also learn other related skills such as: creativity, adaptability, problem solving, responsibility and strong work ethic.

The course will cover:
1. Introduction to Process Intensification(PI):

- sustainability-related issues in process industry;

- definitions of Process Intensification;

- fundamental principles and approaches of PI.

2. How to design a sustainable, inherently safer processing plant

- presentation of PI case study assignments.

3. PI Approaches:

- STRUCTURE - PI approach in spatial domain (incl. "FOCUS ON" guest lecture)

- ENERGY - PI approach in thermodynamic domain (incl. "FOCUS ON" guest lecture)

- SYNERGY - PI approach in functional domain (incl. "FOCUS ON" guest lecture)

- TIME - PI approach in temporal domain (incl. "FOCUS ON" guest lecture)