Process Intensification through the Application of Microreactors and Membrane Reactors

Process Intensification (PI) refers to the transformation of a chemical process to make it significantly more efficient in terms of reduced energy consumption, fewer unit operations, smaller volume or footprint for a given production rate etcetera. PI is usually implemented through design of new equipment that combines multiple unit operations or design of new process-intensifying methods. This session in particular focuses on the use of microreactors and membrane reactors to achieve PI enhancements. Papers on practical implementations as well as methodological contributions are welcome.