Sustainable Design Through Process Integration ─ Fundamentals and Applications to Industrial Pollution Prevention, Resource Conservation, and Profitability Enhancement

Sustainable Design Through Process Integration: Fundamentals and Applications to Industrial Pollution Prevention, Resource Conservation, and Profitability Enhancement, Second Edition is an important tool for professional chemical, plant and environmental engineers who need to tackle pollution and efficiency challenges in chemical plant and unit operations. It delivers techniques that can be used to maximize efficiency and sustainability and minimize pollution. The book covers hot and high growth topics, including pollution prevention and sustainable design, reduction of greenhouse gases from industrial facilities, and production of renewable energy sources, including biofuel refining. The new edition contains seven new chapters and content has been updated throughout.

The book is an ideal resource for engineers who must address pollution prevention problems in a cost-effective manner. It provides authoritative, comprehensive, and easy-to-follow coverage of the fundamental concepts and practical techniques on the use of process integration to maximize the efficiency and sustainability of industrial processes.

• Presents the latest information on distillation networks and advanced energy systems
• Includes discussions on the design of water-desalination and treatment systems
• Covers solar systems and hydrocarbon energy systems