Dedicated to transforming conventional chemical manufacturing, Process Intensification Engineers develop innovative systems that deliver greater efficiency, smaller equipment footprints, and lower energy consumption. By reimagining process layouts and integrating multiple operations into a single unit, they reduce complexity while boosting productivity. These engineers employ technologies like microreactors, heat-integrated reactors, and membrane-assisted systems to enhance performance metrics such as throughput, safety, and environmental impact. Their work is particularly valuable in applications where space, cost, and sustainability are critical factors—ranging from fine chemicals to energy systems. They also collaborate closely with chemists and material scientists to ensure seamless integration of catalytic functions within intensified systems.
Process Intensification Engineers enhance reaction efficiency by designing systems that optimize catalyst contact, heat transfer, and mixing dynamics. Their innovations include coupling catalytic reactions with real-time separation, utilizing structured catalysts for improved flow distribution, and implementing continuous processing for better scalability. These strategies lead to faster reaction rates, higher selectivity, and reduced waste generation. Their contributions also extend to green chemistry initiatives, enabling more sustainable pathways for producing fuels, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals. By bridging advanced reactor design with catalytic science, process intensification engineers play a central role in reshaping the future of chemical engineering and industrial process development.
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Orchidea Maria Lecian, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Title : Techno-economic and environmental analysis of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Mehdi Parivazh, Monash University, Australia