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Modular Chemical Process Intensification: A Review.

Yong-Ha Kim1, Lydia K Park1, Sotira Yiacoumi1

  • 1Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0373.

Annual Review of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
|April 13, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Modular chemical process intensification enhances efficiency and sustainability in chemical manufacturing. This approach integrates multiple operations into single units, offering significant benefits like reduced waste and improved product quality.

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Area of Science:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Process Systems Engineering

Background:

  • Chemical processes often face challenges with energy and mass transfer limitations.
  • Traditional processes can be large, energy-intensive, and generate significant waste.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of modular chemical process intensification.
  • To highlight its principles, tools, and applications across various industrial sectors.
  • To discuss factors influencing the adoption of these advanced technologies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on process intensification.
  • Analysis of principles including enhanced mass/heat transfer and combined unit operations.
  • Exploration of applications in chemical, energy, and water treatment sectors.
Keywords:
chemical and manufacturing processesintensified equipmentintensified methodsmodular chemical process intensificationprocess intensification principles

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Main Results:

  • Modular process intensification offers substantial improvements in energy and process efficiencies.
  • Key benefits include smaller equipment footprint, cost savings, enhanced safety, and higher product quality.
  • The technology has broad applicability in diverse industrial and manufacturing sectors.

Conclusions:

  • Modular chemical process intensification is a key enabler for sustainable and efficient industrial operations.
  • Addressing drivers and barriers is crucial for widespread adoption.
  • Further development and application are expected to revolutionize manufacturing.