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Sustainability in the Design, Synthesis and Analysis of Chemical Engineering Processes
1st Edition - June 9, 2016
Authors: Gerardo Ruiz Mercado, Heriberto Cabezas
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780128020326
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eBook ISBN:9780128020647
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Sustainability in the Design, Synthesis and Analysis of Chemical Engineering Processes is an edited collection of contributions from leaders in their field. It takes a holistic view of sustainability in chemical and process engineering design, and incorporates economic analysis and human dimensions. Ruiz-Mercado and Cabezas have brought to this book their experience of researching sustainable process design and life cycle sustainability evaluation to assist with development in government, industry and academia.
This book takes a practical, step-by-step approach to designing sustainable plants and processes by starting from chemical engineering fundamentals. This method enables readers to achieve new process design approaches with high influence and less complexity. It will also help to incorporate sustainability at the early stages of project life, and build up multiple systems level perspectives. Ruiz-Mercado and Cabezas’ book is the only book on the market that looks at process sustainability from a chemical engineering fundamentals perspective.
Improve plants, processes and products with sustainability in mind; from conceptual design to life cycle assessment
Avoid retro fitting costs by planning for sustainability concerns at the start of the design process
Link sustainability to the chemical engineering fundamentals
Practicing chemical and process engineers; environmental and energy engineers; academics, researchers and students of chemical engineering
Dedication
About the Authors
Acknowledgment
Foreword
Preface
Chapter One. Towards More Sustainable Chemical Engineering Processes: Integrating Sustainable and Green Chemistry Into the Engineering Design Process
Underpinnings of Green Chemistry
The Principles and Implications
Problems With Chemicals and Reaction Spaces
Thinking About What More Sustainable Chemistry and Chemical Manufacturing Might Look Like
Tying It All Together
Chapter Two. Separations Versus Sustainability: There Is No Such Thing As a Free Lunch
The Separations Dilemma and Imperative
Methods of Analysis
Separation Alternatives
Examples
Concluding Thoughts
Chapter Three. Conceptual Chemical Process Design for Sustainability
Conceptual Chemical Process Design
Sustainability Approach for Chemical Processes
Example: Chlor-Alkali Production with Human Toxicity Potential Analysis
Discussion
Conclusions
Chapter Four. Process Integration for Sustainable Design
Introduction
Mass Integration
Property Integration
Energy Integration
Multiscale Approaches
Conclusions
Chapter Five. Modeling and Advanced Control for Sustainable Process Systems
Introduction to Sustainable Process Systems
Proposed Approach: Modeling, Advanced Control, and Sustainability Assessment
Case Study: Fermentation for Bioethanol Production System
Sustainability Assessment and Process Control
Conclusions and Future Directions
Nomenclature
Chapter Six. Sustainable Engineering Economic and Profitability Analysis
Introduction
Economic Sustainability Analysis
Environmental Sustainability Analysis
Social Sustainability Analysis
Evaluation of Design Alternatives by Considering Various Sustainability Measures
Example: Bioethanol Process
Concluding Remarks
Nomenclature
Chapter Seven. Managing Conflicts Among Decision Makers in Multiobjective Design and Operations
Introduction
Approach
Illustrative Examples
Conclusions
Chapter Eight. Sustainable System Dynamics: A Complex Network Analysis
Introduction
Sustainable System Dynamic Models
Controllability Analysis
Optimal Control for Deriving Techno-Socio-Economic Policies
Summary
Chapter Nine. Process Synthesis by the P-Graph Framework Involving Sustainability
Introduction
Illustrative Example
Basics of the P-Graph Framework
Software: PNS Draw and PNS Studio
Summary
Chapter Ten. Sustainability Assessment and Performance Improvement of Electroplating Process Systems
Introduction
Fundamentals for Process Sustainability
Sustainability Metrics System
Sustainability Assessment Framework
Case Study
Concluding Remarks
Chapter Eleven. Strategic Sustainable Assessment of Retrofit Design for Process Performance Evaluation
Introduction
State of the Art
Framework for Assessment of Retrofit Design Alternatives
Case Study: β-Galactosidase Production
Conclusions
Chapter Twelve. Chemical Engineering and Biogeochemical Cycles: A Techno-Ecological Approach to Industry Sustainability
Motivation
Life Cycle Analysis for Chemical Industry Interaction with Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles
Chemical Industry Profile for Carbon
Chemical Industry Profile for Nitrogen
Techno-Ecological Approach and Chemical Industry Sustainability
Chapter Thirteen. Challenges for Model-Based Life Cycle Inventories and Impact Assessment in Early to Basic Process Design Stages
Introduction
LCI Aspects in Early to Basic Process Design Stages
Case Studies
Case Study 1: LCA Aspects of Solvent Selection Postcombustion CO2 Capture
Case Study 2: LCA Aspects in the Design of Lignocellulosic Biorefineries
Case Study 3: Poly(methyl methacrylate) Recycling Process
Conclusions and Outlook
Chapter Fourteen. Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment: A Holistic Evaluation of Social, Economic, and Environmental Impacts
Introduction
Methodologies for Assessing Life Cycle Sustainability
Three Pillars of Sustainability and the Need for Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment
Case Study of Rice Husk-Based Electricity and Coal-Fired Electricity
Goal and Scope Definition
Inventory Analysis
Results
Integrated Results of Sustainability Assessment
Some Remarks on the Methodology
Conclusion
Chapter Fifteen. Embedding Sustainability in Product and Process Development—The Role of Process Systems Engineers
Introduction
Material Selection
Process Design, Synthesis, and Integration
Process Intensification
Hazard Assessments and Inherent Safety
Impacts Throughout the Supply Chain–Life Cycle Thinking
Modeling and Computer-Aided Tools
Future Outlook
Index
No. of pages: 426
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: June 9, 2016
Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
Paperback ISBN: 9780128020326
eBook ISBN: 9780128020647
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Gerardo Ruiz Mercado
Dr. Ruiz-Mercado is currently leading and developing U.S. EPA research projects in areas of sustainable development for helping society, government, industry, and academia. His experience, published record, and contributions to the advancement of knowledge in research areas such as sustainability evaluation, sustainable process design and life cycle sustainability evaluation, demonstrate his capability to identify new research needs and challenges.
Affiliations and expertise
Chemical Engineer, Sustainable Technology Division (STD), National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL), Office of Research and Development (ORD), U.S. EPA
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Heriberto Cabezas
Dr. Cabezas is currently leading and developing U.S. EPA research projects in areas of sustainable development for helping society, government, industry, and academia. His experience, published record, and contributions to the advancement of knowledge in research areas such as sustainability evaluation, sustainable process design and life cycle sustainability evaluation, demonstrate his capability to identify new research needs and challenges.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Science Advisor, Sustainable Technology Division (STD), National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL), Office of Research and Development (ORD), U.S. EPA and Associate Professor, Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics, Peter Pazmany Catholic University, Hungary
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