Electronic Resource
Palo Alto, Calif.
:
Annual Reviews
Annual Review of Environment and Resources
23 (1998), S. 499-536
ISSN:
1056-3466
Source:
Annual Reviews Electronic Back Volume Collection 1932-2001ff
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Abstract The environment has emerged as an important determinant of the performance of the modern chemical industry. This paper reviews approaches for incorporating environmental issues into the design of new processes and manufacturing facilities. The organizational framework is the design process itself, which includes framing the problem and generating, analyzing, and evaluating alternatives. A historical perspective on the chemical process synthesis problem illustrates how both performance objectives and the context of the design have evolved to the point where environmental issues must be considered throughout the production chain. In particular, the review illustrates the need to view environmental issues as part of the design objectives rather than as constraints on operations. A concluding section identifies gaps in the literature and opportunities for additional research.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev.energy.23.1.499
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