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ChE-408: Process intensification and green chemistry

Summary

The first part of the course (~20%) is devoted to green chemistry and life cycle assessment.

The remainder focuses on process intensification (fundamentals, detailed description of a few selected technologies, with a special focus on microreactors).

Examples and exercises are included.

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Instructor

Harvey Randall

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/process-intensification-and-green-chemistry-CHE-408

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/ChE-408

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Summary

The first part of the course (~20%) is devoted to green chemistry and life cycle assessment.

The remainder focuses on process intensification (fundamentals, detailed description of a few selected technologies, with a special focus on microreactors).

Examples and exercises are included.

Lectures

Instructor

Harvey Randall

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/process-intensification-and-green-chemistry-CHE-408

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/ChE-408

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Lectures in this course (60)

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Introduces the Climate and Sustainability Action Week, focusing on student engagement and project coordination.

Reactor Design: Mixing and Applications Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers reactor design principles, applications, and limitations, focusing on the COBR reactor.

Life-cycle Impacts of Polymers Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores impact categories, polymer comparison, and environmental aspects in life cycle assessment.

Green Chemistry: Dimethyl Carbonate Production Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores dimethyl carbonate production as a green alternative to phosgene, emphasizing its advantages and environmental benefits over traditional methods.

Green Chemistry in LCA Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Discusses the roles of green chemistry and engineering in improving product life cycles.

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