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Advances in Process Synthesis

Course Structure:

The course focuses on the understanding of fundamental concepts, which are reinforced by worked examples. Software tools related to the course materials are demonstrated.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Process Synthesis

• Taxonomy of Chemical Processes 

• Strategy for Process Synthesis

2. Hierarchical Design

• Input-Output Structure 

• Recycle Structure 

• Separation Systems 

3. Reaction System Synthesis

• A Road Map for Reactor Synthesis

• Synthesis of Multiphase Reactors 

• Demonstration of Software 

4. Synthesis of Non-ideal Distillation Processes

• Residue Curve Maps

• Azeotropic and Extractive Distillation 

5. Synthesis of Crystallization Systems

• Solid-Liquid Phase Diagrams

• Crystallization-Based Separation Schemes

• Demonstration of Software 

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