GS-U3

Sustainable Chemical Engineering

learning objectives:

Students will develop a thorough understanding of Sustainable Chemical Engineering, focusing on integrating green chemistry principles into chemical processes. They will explore the use of green metrics, alternative solvents, and sustainable chemical engineering strategies to enhance environmental efficiency and minimize the ecological footprint of chemical processes.The student is expected to be able to:1. Analyze and evaluate the environmental efficiency of chemical processes using green metrics such as Atom Economy, Reaction Mass Efficiency, and E Factor, and propose optimizations;2. Select and design alternative green solvents, including biosolvents, ionic liquids, and supercritical fluids, with consideration for safety, health, and environmental impact;3. Apply principles of Sustainable Chemical Engineering to design and optimize processes that integrate green chemistry and engineering concepts, ensuring sustainability and reduced environmental impact.

Modules contained in this course unit:
GS3
Alternative Green Solvents
GS5
Sustainable Chemical Engineering
GS2
Green Metrics