Chemical Projects Scale Up. How to go from Laboratory to Commercial

Table of Contents

1. Potential Problems with Scaleup 2. Equipment Design Considerations 3. Developing Commercial Process Flow Sheets 4. Thermal Characteristics for Reactor Scaleup 5. Safety Considerations 6. Recycle Considerations 7. Supplier's Equipment Scaleup 8. Sustainability 9. Project Evaluation 10. Emerging Technology Contingency 11. Other Uses of Study Design 12. Scaling Up to Larger Commercial Sizes 13. Defining and Mitigating Risk 14. Typical Case Studies 15. Epilogue: Final Words and Acknowledgements

Authors

Joe M. Bonem Owner, Process Engineering and Polymers Consulting. Mr. Bonem's highly productive five-decade career has included over three decades in Polymers manufacturing and process development with Exxon Chemical as well as 20 years in consulting. He is available for consulting in his areas of expertise. These areas include all phases of chemical engineering including Technology Transfer and Assimilation, Process Development and Scaleup, Project Basis Development and Process Design, Plant Performance Improvements and Safety Assessment of New and Existing Technology. Mr. Bonem is experienced in the development and mentoring of young engineers, and has extensive experience in working in foreign countries and cultures. He also has experience serving as an expert witness.