The development of efficient chemical-engineering processes based on the transport phenomena research and process intensification principles

The proposed project is focused on investigation of momentum, heat and mass transfer, with or without chemical or biochemical reactions, in complex fluid-particles and fluid-fluid systems. It includes investigations of integrated processes and multifunctional equipment for yield and energy efficiency improvement in different areas, primarily in purification of waste gasses and waters. Development of catalytic materials and reactors will be performed simultaneously. New materials and devices for filtration and oil separation will be also investigated. Investigations of process intensification, based on analysis of process dynamics, mathematical modeling and process optimization will also be conducted. These investigations include: non-stationary operations of reactors, separation and multi-functional processes which are superior to the corresponding steady-state ones, new methods and techniques for their analysis, a new methodology for synthesis of chemical processes which integrates design, manipulation and control aspects, resulting with an optimal solution, and rigorous and simplified mathematical modeling of different intensified processes. The proposed investigations should contribute to better understanding of relevant transport phenomena and principles of process intensification in multiphase systems, which would create the scientific and engineering basis for the development and design of new processes and equipment, as well as improving the existing ones.