Process design and optimization is one of the most applied sectors of chemical engineering. Based on the results generated from benchtop batch or continuous system, we could design a full-scale plant and optimize the process parameters and perform technoeconomical assessment (TEA). Florida Tech has license for ASPEN Plus software, which is often used in the Chemical Engineering for process design, optimization, and economic assessment. Dr. Jonathan Whitlow and Dr. M. Toufiq Reza from Chemical Engineering are performing Process Design and Optimization of various chemical engineering processes.
Reza Research Group | Dr. Toufiq Reza
In Reza Research Group, TEA of hydrothermal carbonization process is performed for various applications including solid fuel production, nutrient recovery, and adsorbent preparations. In many cases, the HTC process is integrated with existing technologies (e.g., air classification, pelletization) and conduct overall economic assessment of the biomass processing technologies.