Approach to process design

It is virtually impossible to design a fail-safe operation of a chemical process. However, many companies have attempted to minimize liazardous conditions by developing a systematic approach to process design. Implemention of these acdons hoped to aeliieve maximmn protection to personnel, equipment, and die public. 

Buckley, P.S. A System Approach to Process Design, presented to the Richmond, Va., AIChE, March 21, 1967. 

This chapter covers the general principles involved in the scale-up of biotechnology-derived products. Sections 1 and 11 focus on technologies currently used in the manufacture of commercial products. Sections III and IV include a practical approach to process design and scale-up strategies used to translate process development to large-scale production. 

Synthesis research has caused a number of people to organize their approach to process design. People now ask the right question about design even if the answers as yet are lacking. How does one locate the best structure for a process How does one teach another person to do synthesis ... 

Hutchinson, H. P. and Leesley, M. E. (1973) Computer Aided Design 5, 228. A balanced approach to process design by computer. 

This chapter presents an integrated approach to process design and control in which operability and controller design are considered at the same time as process design. The aim of the approach presented is to assist designers in achieving a good trade-off between cost and... 

The need to eliminate and minimise waste streams and produce environmentally friendly products is fundamental to the production process. To obtain a yes score this approach to process design must be clearly recognised in the CER. Factors included in the assessment will include product safety, the use of renewable raw materials, efficient processes, and manufacturing techniques and energy sources designed to minimise environmental impact. 

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