Process Intensification: Design Methodologies

Description

Intensified processes have found widespread application in the chemical and petrochemical industries. The use of intensified systems allows for a reduction of operating costs and supports the “greening” of chemical processes. However, the design of intensified equipment requires special methodologies. This book describes the fundamentals and applications of these design methods, making it a valuable resource for use in both industry and academia. Contents List of contributors 1. Generalities about process intensification 2. Microreactors: Design methodologies, technology evolution, and applications to biofuels production 3. Heat transfer enhancement technologies for improving heat exchanger performance 4. Reactive absorption of carbon dioxide: Modeling insights 5. Optimal design methodology for homogeneous azeotropic distillation columns 6. Graphical tools for designing intensified distillation processes: Methods and applications 7. Optimization methodologies for intensified distillation processes with flexible heat integration networks 8. Conception, design, and development of intensified hybrid-bioprocesses 9. Design of hybrid distillation and vapor permeation or pervaporation systems 10. Lignocellulosic biofuels process synthesis and intensification: Superstructure-based methodology Index