Dynamic process intensification

Publication date: December 2018Source: Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering, Volume 22Author(s): Michael Baldea, Thomas F EdgarMost process intensification research and its applications have focused on process and equipment design modifications. In this paper, we present an overview of existing developments and opportunities in dynamic process intensification (DI), which comprises changes to dynamics, operational and control of a chemical process, that result in substantial efficiency improvements. After reviewing a series of examples, we identify several fundamental principles underlying DI, including equipment design and operational approaches. We conclude with a number of challenges and opportunities related to DI system design, operation and control, and fault detection and isolation.Graphical abstract

Source: Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering - October 5, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research