Pandit Deendayal Energy University School of Energy Technology

24CH391T Sustainable Process Engineering

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme
Theory Practical
L T P C Hrs./Week Total Marks
MS ES IA LW LE/Viva
3 0 0 3 3 25 50 25 -- -- 100
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. To understand the principles of sustainable process engineering.
2. To apply green chemistry principles to process design.
3. To perform life cycle assessments for chemical processes.
4. To design processes that minimize waste and energy consumption.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE PROCESS ENGINEERING 9h
Overview of sustainability and its importance in Chemical Engineering, Key concepts and definitions, Sustainable
development goals (SDGs) and their relevance to engineering, Case studies and practical applications
UNIT II GREEN CHEMISTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT 12 h
Principles of green chemistry: Twelve principles of green chemistry, Atom economy and its significance, Case studies of
green chemistry applications, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Introduction to EIA and its process, Techniques for
assessing environmental impacts, Regulatory frameworks and standards
UNIT III LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT AND ENERGY INTEGRATION 10 h
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Introduction to LCA and its importance, Methodology of conducting an LCA, Case studies and
practical applications, Energy Integration and Management: Concepts of energy efficiency in chemical processes, Pinch
analysis and heat integration, Techniques for energy management and conservation
UNIT IV WASTE MINIMIZATION, RENEWABLE RESOURCES, AND FUTURE TRENDS 11 h
Waste Minimization and Pollution Prevention: Strategies for waste reduction, Process modifications and cleaner production,
Industrial ecology and circular economy principles, Renewable Energy and Resources: Overview of renewable energy
sources, Integration of renewable energy in chemical processes, Case studies on biofuels and bioproducts, Future Trends in
Sustainable Process Engineering: Emerging technologies and innovations, Future challenges and opportunities, Research
directions in sustainable process engineering
Maximum 42 h
COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of the course, student will be able to:
CO1 : Explain the importance of sustainability in chemical engineering.
CO2 : Apply the twelve principles of green chemistry in process design.
CO3 : Conduct life cycle assessments for chemical processes.
CO4 : Integrate energy-efficient practices in process design.
CO5 : Implement waste minimization and pollution prevention strategies.
CO6 : Evaluate the environmental, economic, and social impacts of chemical processes.
TEXT/REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Brennan, David. Sustainable Process Engineering: Concepts, Strategies, Evaluation and Implementation. Singapore,
Pan Stanford, 2013.
2. Koltuniewicz, Andrzej Benedykt. Sustainable Process Engineering: Prospects and Opportunities, De Gruyter, 2014.
3. Sustainability in the Design, Synthesis and Analysis of Chemical Engineering Processes. Netherlands, Elsevier
Science, 2016.
4. Szekely, Gyorgy. Sustainable Process Engineering. Germany, De Gruyter, 2021.
5. Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science: Switchable Solvents.
Netherlands, Elsevier Science, 2021.

Department of Chemical Engineering