Design for Energy and the Environment: Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on the Foundations of Computer-Aided Process Design

As the evidence mounts and the ice caps melt, it is becoming increasingly important to go green from the ground up. An examination of systematic techniques for the design of sustainable processes and products, Design for Energy and the Environment covers reducing energy consumption, preventing pollution, developing new pathways for biofuels, and producing high-quality, environmentally-friendly products. It discusses innovative design approaches and technological pathways that impact energy and environmental issues of new and existing processes. Copiously illustrated with more than 350 figures and 100 tables, the book covers: Design for sustainability and energy efficiency Emerging technologies and processes for energy and the environment Design of biofuels, biological processes, and biorefineries Energy systems design and alternative energy sources Multi-scale, uncertain, and complex Systems Product DesignBased on the contributions of more than forty world-class pioneers, the book discusses state-of-the-art approaches to computer-aided process design. It offers systematic tools for the design of sustainable processes, includes a balanced mix of coverage on fundamentals and industrial applications, and explores innovative process and product design.