Process intensification is intrinsic to better chemical and process engineering. It is broadly defined as the development of novel apparatuses and techniques that are expected to bring dramatic improvements in manufacturing and processing, substantially decreasing equipment size, energy consumption, or waste production, intrinsically safer operations and ultimately resulting in cheaper and sustainable technologies. This module focuses on the fundamentals of Process Intensification. It presents the underlying generic principles and introduces key approaches of PI. The goal is to enable students to acquire key principles of PI so as to enable next generation, resource efficient, cleaner, and sustainable chemical processes. The module will also include evaluation of alternative intensification strategies with reference to resource efficiency, productivity and overall sustainability. It will also develop an awareness of the importance of process safety while implementing process intensification solutions and an ability to identify opportunity of using and designing multi-functional reactors.

The indicative syllabus is summarized in the following: 1. Introduction to Process Intensification (PI): • Key issues in process industry. • Definitions of Process Intensification. • Key principles and approaches of PI. 2. PI Approaches • Small channel/ structured reactors • Alternative energy sources • Multifunctional reactors • Other strategies 3. Design of small channel/ structured reactors • Transforming batch processes to continuous • Numbering up/ scaling up • Inherently safer designs • Intensified devices • Auxiliary process equipment • Issues like distributors, clogging 4. Intensifying processes using alternative energy sources • Hydrodynamic/ ultrasonic cavitation • Microwave • Electricity 5. Design of multi-functional reactors • Membrane reactors • Reactive distillation

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the ability to apply process intensification (PI) principles and strategies for designing intensified reactors and processes 2. Assess the impact of intensification strategies using numerical methods 3. Evaluate the potential of integrating different process steps to design multi-functional reactors 4. Effectively communicate process intensification concepts and solutions in a professional manner

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: 1. Develop a deep appreciation for the role of process intensification in creating resource-efficient, compact, and highly productive chemical processes. 2. Demonstrate a commitment to responsible process intensification by promoting safer, cleaner, and more sustainable chemical and material production through intensified reactor designs and operations.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: N/A

The module will be taught via formal lectures, tutorial classes and group projects. Recent research findings and developments on process intensification including multifunctional reactors will be introduced via formal lectures as well as via group projects (Curious). The students will experience individual and group learning on several areas of importance to process intensification. The learning environment emphasizes collaborative interactions with supervisors and peers, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills (Curious, Courageous). Students will participate in the group projects developing their ability to work in teams (Agile, Responsible, Articulate).