Chemical Engineering

Principles of Green Chemistry Objectives • To learn the fundamental philosophy and tools of green chemistry • To develop an awareness of the legislative, financial and social factors connected with reducing environmental impact • To understand the importance and role of solvents in chemical and related processes • To understand why solvent replacements are being sought • To understand the importance of heterogeneous catalysis to green chemistry • To recognise the key difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis in chemical processes Application of Green Chemistry to Process Engineering Objectives • To use real examples to illustrate how the principles of green chemistry can be applied to chemical process engineering. • To study the changing trends in raw material utilisation and to understand the potential of alternative feedstocks. • To study engineering methods for improving process efficiencies and sustainability. • To calculate the mass and energy balance in a chemical production process • To learn about the importance of energy efficiency and the range of energy sources • To understand the role between energy pollution and climate change • To understand how biomass can be used as a feedstock for future production industries Commercialisation of Green Chemistry Objectives • To understand the potential for and difficulties in achieving the use of greener chemical products.