Innovation Through a Systematic Approach

The above example is typical. Modern process design consists of the optimal combination of technical, economic, ecological and social aspects in highly integrated processes. The conceptual approach implies the availability of effective cost-optimization design methods aided by powerful computer-simulation tools. 

Creativity is a major issue in process design. This is not a matter only of engineering experience, but above all of adopting the approach of process systems. This consists of a systemic viewpoint in problem analysis supported by systematic methods in process design. 

Provides guidance in assessing firstly the feasibility of the process design as a whole, as well as its flexibility in operation, before more detailed design of components. 

Chemical Process Design Computer-Aided Case Studies. Alexandre C. Dimian and Costin Sorin Bildea Copyright 2008 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH Co. KGaA, Weinheim ISBN 978-3-527-31403-4 

A distinctive feature of this book is the integration of design and control as the current challenge in process design. This is required by higher flexibility and responsiveness of large-scale continuous processes, as well as by the optimal operation of batchwise and cyclic processes for high-value products. 

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