Process intensification Strategies

Because of its intrinsic properties that well fit the requirements of process-intensification strategy (efficiency, modularity, reduced energy consumption, etc.), membrane-separation processes have well-established applications in various industrial fields and more progresses can be anticipated for the near future [3],... 

Figure 13.1 Process intensification strategy the trend required to variables.

Membrane technology is also an ideal technology for application in the space because process intensification strategy is a more imperative request in the space than on the Earth, today. Volumetric efficiency, optimal remote control, energy, and waste saving are fundamental aspects in the space. Membranes could efficiently solve some of the problems of life in the space such as energy production and water and air purification, fulfilling these requirements. 

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Moreover, the possibility to apply integrated systems in which all the steps of the productive cycle are based on molecular membrane separations can be considered a valid approach for sustainable industrial growth within the process intensification strategy. The aim of this strategy is to introduce into the productive cycles new technologies characterized by low hindrance volume, advanced levels of automation capacity, modularity, remote control, and reduced energy consumption or waste production (Stankiewicz and Moulijn, 2000). 

Pulse electric field is a technique which uses brief pulses of a strong electric field to perforate the cell wall or membrane. This method has already been applied on microalgae for lipid extraction. Zbinden et al. utilized PEF as a process intensification strategy to enhance lipid extraction from Ankistrodesmus falcatus wet biomass using a green solvent, ethyl acetate. 2 In another study, application of PEF on Auxenochlorella protothecoi-des led to a spontaneous release of intracellular products. ... 

Fig. 9.19 Controlling factors of microwave-assisted drying processes, and process intensification strategy.

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