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==Human==
==Human==

The human costs of pollution and contamination of the environment are the most


==Social==
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=Waste Minimization=
=Waste Minimization=
Chemical engineers need to keep several environmental considerations in mind when designing processes. During the design of the process, the toxicities of all the products, byproducts, and wastes produced by the system must be considered. Then, the reaction pathway that minimizes toxic components should be chosen whenever possible. A good design will seek to minimize, recycle, and make use of segregated waste streams in order to satisfy the demands of the waste market. [1] Optimization is a powerful tool for waste minimization because it cuts down on toxic materials as well as improving the overall system. Optimization can be used to account for environmental impact, such as the effects of carbon monoxide or other greenhouse gases.


=Example Environmental Design Problem=
=References=
=References=
#Seider, W.D. (2004). ''Process Design Principles: Synthesis, Analysis, and Evaluation'', Wiley: New York.

Revision as of 17:09, 21 February 2014


Authors: Sean Cabaniss, David Park, Maxim Slivinsky and Julianne Wagoner (ChE 352 in Winter 2014)

Steward: David Chen, Fengqi You

Date Presented: Feb. 23, 2014


Introduction

Costs

Human

The human costs of pollution and contamination of the environment are the most

Social

Economic

Impact

Air

Causes & Pollutants

Effects

Water

Causes & Pollutants

Effects

Hazardous Waste

Causes & Pollutants

Effects

Treatment

Air

Water

Solid Waste

Waste Minimization

Chemical engineers need to keep several environmental considerations in mind when designing processes. During the design of the process, the toxicities of all the products, byproducts, and wastes produced by the system must be considered. Then, the reaction pathway that minimizes toxic components should be chosen whenever possible. A good design will seek to minimize, recycle, and make use of segregated waste streams in order to satisfy the demands of the waste market. [1] Optimization is a powerful tool for waste minimization because it cuts down on toxic materials as well as improving the overall system. Optimization can be used to account for environmental impact, such as the effects of carbon monoxide or other greenhouse gases.

Example Environmental Design Problem

References

  1. Seider, W.D. (2004). Process Design Principles: Synthesis, Analysis, and Evaluation, Wiley: New York.