Design for energy and the environment : proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on the Foundations of Computer-Aided Process Design / edited by Mahmoud M. El-Halwagi and Andreas A. Linninger

Papers from the conference held June 7-12, 2009 in Breckenridge, Colorado

Includes bibliographical references

An examination of systematic techniques for the design of sustainable processes and products, this book covers reducing energy consumption, preventing pollution, developing new pathways for biofuels, and producing environmentally friendly and high-quality products. It discusses innovative design approaches and technological pathways that impact energy and environmental issues of new and existing processes. Highlights include: 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, and product design