The fundamentals of process intensification

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This book is the first to detail the fundamentals of process intensification (PI), a promising development path for the chemical process industry. It transcends traditional chemical engineering by exploring the theoretical and conceptual basis of PI, guiding readers in the practical development of intensified chemical and biochemical processes. The text examines the interactions between various energy forms and materials, seeking synergies at different process levels and analyzing the manipulation of time characteristics. It also integrates developments from other disciplines through a chemical engineer's lens. The book is structured into three major parts. The first introduces and discusses PI principles with practical examples. The second focuses on fundamental approaches to process intensification across four domains: spatial, thermodynamic, functional, and temporal, referred to as structure, energy, synergy, and time. The final part delves into methodologies for applying these fundamental approaches in practice. Additionally, it emphasizes the relationship between PI and sustainable processing, including safety, and presents several case studies of diverse chemical processes. Targeted at postgraduate-level teaching, this work will also appeal to engineers across various industries where efficiency is crucial. It details technologies while addressing safety, energy, and environmental issues, offering guidance on incorpora