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Book Synopsis
The complete, hands-on guide to sustainable development

Today''s process industries must develop natural resources within an eco-friendly framework that balances current demand with future need. Realizing this goal necessitates global vigilance of three key areaspeople, planet, and prosperityknown as the Triple Bottom Line or, simply, the Triple P.

Sustainable Development in the Process Industries details how worldwide implementation of sustainable processes in present-day industries can positively influence the Triple P going forward by lowering poverty, reducing pollution, and conserving resources. This in-depth guide includes:

  • Real-world case studies and examples

  • Individual chapters written by industry experts

  • Application in industries such as petroleum and fuel, food, recycling, mineral processing, and water processing

  • Focus on the micro (molecules, unit operations, processes) to the mac

    Table of Contents
    Contributors ix

    Foreword xi

    Preface xiii

    1 Introduction 1
    Jan Harmsen

    1.1 Reason for This Book, 1

    1.2 Scope of the Book, 2

    1.3 Use in Education, 2

    1.4 Use in Industry, 3

    2 Sustainability Metrics, Indicators, and Indices for the Process Industries 5
    Joseph B. Powell

    2.1 Overview and Scope, 5

    2.2 Hierarchy of SD Metrics, Indices, and Indicators, 7

    2.3 Practical Tools for the Process Industries, 10

    2.4 Summary and Conclusions, 17

    References, 19

    3 Resource Effi ciency of Chemical Manufacturing Chains: Present and Future 23
    Jean-Paul Lange

    3.1 Introduction, 23

    3.2 Resource Efficiency, 24

    3.3 Economic Impact, 32

    3.4 Conclusions, 35

    References, 35

    4 Regional Integration of Processes, Agriculture, and Society 39
    Michael Narodoslawsky

    4.1 The Formative Character of Raw Materials, 39

    4.2 The Systemic Engineering Challenge, 44

    4.3 Regional Integration of Technologies, 46

    References, 57

    5 Eco-industrial Parks in The Netherlands: The Rotterdam Harbor and Industry Complex 59
    L. W. Baas and G. Korevaar

    5.1 Introduction, 59

    5.2 Industrial Ecosystem Programs in Rotterdam, 60

    5.3 Conclusions, 76

    References, 78

    6 By-product Synergy Networks: Driving Innovation Through Waste Reduction and Carbon Mitigation 81
    Andrew Mangan and Elsa Olivetti

    6.1 Introduction, 81

    6.2 BPS Origins, 83

    6.3 The BPS Process, 87

    6.4 Barriers and Challenges, 94

    6.5 Benefi ts and Opportunities, 97

    6.6 Examples, 100

    6.7 Conclusions, 106

    References, 106

    7 Fast Pyrolysis of Biomass For Energy and Chemicals: Technologies at Various Scales 109
    R. H. Venderbosch and W. Prins

    7.1 Introduction, 109

    7.2 Oil Properties, 114

    7.3 Fast Pyrolysis Process Technologies, 120

    7.4 Mass and Energy Balance for Production of Bio-oil and Char in a 2-ton/h Wood Plant, 136

    7.5 Bio-oil Fuel Applications, 139

    7.6 Chemicals from Bio-oil, 144

    7.7 Economics, 148

    7.8 Concluding Remarks, 149

    References, 150

    8 Integrated Corn-Based Biorefi nery: A Study in Sustainable Process Development 157
    Carina Maria Alles and Robin Jenkins

    8.1 Introduction, 157

    8.2 Technology Development for an Integrated Corn-Based Biorefi nery, 159

    8.3 LCA Results: ICBR Versus Benchmarks, 165

    8.4 Final Refl ections, 168

    References, 169

    9 Cellulosic Biofuels: A Sustainable Option for Transportation 171
    Jean-Paul Lange, Iris Lewandowski, and Paul M. Ayoub

    9.1 Introduction, 171

    9.2 Case Studies, 175

    9.3 Sustainability of Biomass Production, 183

    9.4 Conclusions and Recommendations for R&D Activities, 194

    Note Added in Proof, 196

    References, 196

    10 Integrated Urea–Melamine Process at DSM: Sustainable Product Development 199
    Tjien T. Tjioe and Johan T. Tinge

    10.1 Short Summary of Melamine Development, 199

    10.2 Current Uses of Melamine, 200

    10.3 Urea Production, 201

    10.4 Conventional DSM Stamicarbon Gas-Phase Melamine Production Process, 202

    10.5 New Integrated Urea–Melamine Process, 205

    10.6 Conclusions, 207

    References, 207

    11 Sustainable Innovation in the Chemical Industry and Its Commercial Impacts 209
    Joseph B. Powell

    11.1 Overview, 209

    11.2 Historical Perspective, 210

    11.3 Innovations in the Age of Sustainability, 212

    11.4 Sustainability Driven by Innovation and Performance, 215

    References, 216

    12 Implementation of Sustainable Strategies in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Based on the Concept of Cleaner Production 219
    Johannes Fresner and Jan Sage

    12.1 Overview, 219

    12.2 Active Strategies for Sustainable Management, 220

    12.3 Eloxieranstalt A. Heuberger GmbH: Sustainable Management in an Anodizing Plant, 221

    12.4 Analysis of the Results, 226

    12.5 Implementation of Sustainable Strategies, 230

    Appendix: A Successful Regional Cleaner Production Project, 231

    References, 236

    13 Sustainable Concepts in Metals Recycling and Mineral Processing 237
    Nitosh Kumar Brahma

    13.1 Overview, 237

    13.2 Bioleaching Process Design and Development, 238

    13.3 Bioleaching Reactor Design: Applicability of the Core Particle Model, 241

    13.4 Industrial Applications, 243

    13.5 Conclusions, 245

    References, 246

    14 Industrial Ecosystem Principles in Industrial Symbiosis: By-product Synergy 249
    Qingzhong Wu

    14.1 Introduction, 249

    14.2 Relationship Between Industrial Symbiosis and Sustainable Development, 250

    14.3 Challenges, Barriers, and Countermeasures in Exploration, Evaluation, and Implementation of Industrial Symbiosis, 252

    14.4 What By-Product Synergy Is and Is Not, 253

    14.5 Work Process and Successful Cases of Industrial Symbiosis, 254

    14.6 Conclusions and Recommendations, 261

    References, 263

    Index 265

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      Publication Date: 16/04/2010
      ISBN13: 9780470187791, 978-0470187791
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The complete, hands-on guide to sustainable development

      Today''s process industries must develop natural resources within an eco-friendly framework that balances current demand with future need. Realizing this goal necessitates global vigilance of three key areaspeople, planet, and prosperityknown as the Triple Bottom Line or, simply, the Triple P.

      Sustainable Development in the Process Industries details how worldwide implementation of sustainable processes in present-day industries can positively influence the Triple P going forward by lowering poverty, reducing pollution, and conserving resources. This in-depth guide includes:

      • Real-world case studies and examples

      • Individual chapters written by industry experts

      • Application in industries such as petroleum and fuel, food, recycling, mineral processing, and water processing

      • Focus on the micro (molecules, unit operations, processes) to the mac

        Table of Contents
        Contributors ix

        Foreword xi

        Preface xiii

        1 Introduction 1
        Jan Harmsen

        1.1 Reason for This Book, 1

        1.2 Scope of the Book, 2

        1.3 Use in Education, 2

        1.4 Use in Industry, 3

        2 Sustainability Metrics, Indicators, and Indices for the Process Industries 5
        Joseph B. Powell

        2.1 Overview and Scope, 5

        2.2 Hierarchy of SD Metrics, Indices, and Indicators, 7

        2.3 Practical Tools for the Process Industries, 10

        2.4 Summary and Conclusions, 17

        References, 19

        3 Resource Effi ciency of Chemical Manufacturing Chains: Present and Future 23
        Jean-Paul Lange

        3.1 Introduction, 23

        3.2 Resource Efficiency, 24

        3.3 Economic Impact, 32

        3.4 Conclusions, 35

        References, 35

        4 Regional Integration of Processes, Agriculture, and Society 39
        Michael Narodoslawsky

        4.1 The Formative Character of Raw Materials, 39

        4.2 The Systemic Engineering Challenge, 44

        4.3 Regional Integration of Technologies, 46

        References, 57

        5 Eco-industrial Parks in The Netherlands: The Rotterdam Harbor and Industry Complex 59
        L. W. Baas and G. Korevaar

        5.1 Introduction, 59

        5.2 Industrial Ecosystem Programs in Rotterdam, 60

        5.3 Conclusions, 76

        References, 78

        6 By-product Synergy Networks: Driving Innovation Through Waste Reduction and Carbon Mitigation 81
        Andrew Mangan and Elsa Olivetti

        6.1 Introduction, 81

        6.2 BPS Origins, 83

        6.3 The BPS Process, 87

        6.4 Barriers and Challenges, 94

        6.5 Benefi ts and Opportunities, 97

        6.6 Examples, 100

        6.7 Conclusions, 106

        References, 106

        7 Fast Pyrolysis of Biomass For Energy and Chemicals: Technologies at Various Scales 109
        R. H. Venderbosch and W. Prins

        7.1 Introduction, 109

        7.2 Oil Properties, 114

        7.3 Fast Pyrolysis Process Technologies, 120

        7.4 Mass and Energy Balance for Production of Bio-oil and Char in a 2-ton/h Wood Plant, 136

        7.5 Bio-oil Fuel Applications, 139

        7.6 Chemicals from Bio-oil, 144

        7.7 Economics, 148

        7.8 Concluding Remarks, 149

        References, 150

        8 Integrated Corn-Based Biorefi nery: A Study in Sustainable Process Development 157
        Carina Maria Alles and Robin Jenkins

        8.1 Introduction, 157

        8.2 Technology Development for an Integrated Corn-Based Biorefi nery, 159

        8.3 LCA Results: ICBR Versus Benchmarks, 165

        8.4 Final Refl ections, 168

        References, 169

        9 Cellulosic Biofuels: A Sustainable Option for Transportation 171
        Jean-Paul Lange, Iris Lewandowski, and Paul M. Ayoub

        9.1 Introduction, 171

        9.2 Case Studies, 175

        9.3 Sustainability of Biomass Production, 183

        9.4 Conclusions and Recommendations for R&D Activities, 194

        Note Added in Proof, 196

        References, 196

        10 Integrated Urea–Melamine Process at DSM: Sustainable Product Development 199
        Tjien T. Tjioe and Johan T. Tinge

        10.1 Short Summary of Melamine Development, 199

        10.2 Current Uses of Melamine, 200

        10.3 Urea Production, 201

        10.4 Conventional DSM Stamicarbon Gas-Phase Melamine Production Process, 202

        10.5 New Integrated Urea–Melamine Process, 205

        10.6 Conclusions, 207

        References, 207

        11 Sustainable Innovation in the Chemical Industry and Its Commercial Impacts 209
        Joseph B. Powell

        11.1 Overview, 209

        11.2 Historical Perspective, 210

        11.3 Innovations in the Age of Sustainability, 212

        11.4 Sustainability Driven by Innovation and Performance, 215

        References, 216

        12 Implementation of Sustainable Strategies in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Based on the Concept of Cleaner Production 219
        Johannes Fresner and Jan Sage

        12.1 Overview, 219

        12.2 Active Strategies for Sustainable Management, 220

        12.3 Eloxieranstalt A. Heuberger GmbH: Sustainable Management in an Anodizing Plant, 221

        12.4 Analysis of the Results, 226

        12.5 Implementation of Sustainable Strategies, 230

        Appendix: A Successful Regional Cleaner Production Project, 231

        References, 236

        13 Sustainable Concepts in Metals Recycling and Mineral Processing 237
        Nitosh Kumar Brahma

        13.1 Overview, 237

        13.2 Bioleaching Process Design and Development, 238

        13.3 Bioleaching Reactor Design: Applicability of the Core Particle Model, 241

        13.4 Industrial Applications, 243

        13.5 Conclusions, 245

        References, 246

        14 Industrial Ecosystem Principles in Industrial Symbiosis: By-product Synergy 249
        Qingzhong Wu

        14.1 Introduction, 249

        14.2 Relationship Between Industrial Symbiosis and Sustainable Development, 250

        14.3 Challenges, Barriers, and Countermeasures in Exploration, Evaluation, and Implementation of Industrial Symbiosis, 252

        14.4 What By-Product Synergy Is and Is Not, 253

        14.5 Work Process and Successful Cases of Industrial Symbiosis, 254

        14.6 Conclusions and Recommendations, 261

        References, 263

        Index 265

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