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Transfer of the Epoxidation of Soybean Oil from Batch to Flow Chemistry Guided by Cost and Environmental Issues
Author(s) -
Kralisch Dana,
Streckmann Ina,
Ott Denise,
Krtschil Ulich,
Santacesaria Elio,
Di Serio Martino,
Russo Vincenzo,
De Carlo Lucrezia,
Linhart Walter,
Christian Engelbert,
Cortese Bruno,
de Croon Mart H. J. M.,
Hessel Volker
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
chemsuschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.412
H-Index - 157
eISSN - 1864-564X
pISSN - 1864-5631
DOI - 10.1002/cssc.201100445
Subject(s) - biochemical engineering , process (computing) , process design , flow chemistry , process engineering , production (economics) , computer science , chemical process , chemistry , engineering , process integration , continuous flow , organic chemistry , economics , macroeconomics , operating system
The simple transfer of established chemical production processes from batch to flow chemistry does not automatically result in more sustainable ones. Detailed process understanding and the motivation to scrutinize known process conditions are necessary factors for success. Although the focus is usually “only” on intensifying transport phenomena to operate under intrinsic kinetics, there is also a large intensification potential in chemistry under harsh conditions and in the specific design of flow processes. Such an understanding and proposed processes are required at an early stage of process design because decisions on the best‐suited tools and parameters required to convert green engineering concepts into practice—typically with little chance of substantial changes later—are made during this period. Herein, we present a holistic and interdisciplinary process design approach that combines the concept of novel process windows with process modeling, simulation, and simplified cost and lifecycle assessment for the deliberate development of a cost‐competitive and environmentally sustainable alternative to an existing production process for epoxidized soybean oil.