Lecture program

• Physical fundamentals: equilibrium relationships; phase diagrams; mass transfer
• Distillation, rectification: separation stage concept; theory of the separation cascade; rectification in tray columns; separation unit concept; rectification in packed columns; hydraulic design of columns
• Absorption: physical absorption; absorption with chemical reaction
• Extraction: Gibbs' phase diagram; Extraction in step apparatus - Extraction in columns
• Adsorption: adsorption equilibrium; adsorber types
• Drying: drying curve; types of dryers
• Special processes: Membrane process; Gas centrifuge

Prerequisite: if possible knowledge of the lecture Thermal Separation Processes I (WS 8625)

• Thermodynamics of multiphases: Thermodynamic equilibrium; fugacity; activity; vapor-liquid equilibrium; gas-liquid equilibrium; liquid-liquid equilibrium;
• Mass transfer: Maxwell-Stefan equation; film theory; surface renewal theory; mass transfer coefficients
• Rectification of multi-component mixtures: Ideal mixtures; real mixtures

Prerequisite: if possible knowledge of the lecture Thermal Separation Processes I (W 8625)

• Introduction to
• Basics of modeling
• Basic operation models
• Process simulation
• Numerical basics
• Model parameter determination
• Error analysis
• Model validation
• Data mining, process data validation
• Cost estimation and investment appraisal
• Conceptual process design, process technology

Prerequisite: if possible, knowledge of the lecture Thermal Separation Processes I (W 8625)

• Definition and structure of process engineering systems; degree of freedom of process engineering elements and process engineering systems; modelling of the structure of process engineering systems; modelling of the elements of process engineering systems; steady-state and transient simulation of process engineering systems; computer programs for the steady-state and transient simulation of process engineering systems; optimization of process engineering systems; influence of inaccurate initial values on the design of apparatus

Importance of biotechnology and its most important products; microorganisms; enzymes; kinetics and energetics of biochemical processes; selected biological processes: Baker's yeast, single-cell protein, biological wastewater treatment

• Fundamentals of microbiology
• Upstream processing
• Downstream processing
• Bioanalytics
• Biothermodynamics
• Systems biology
• Plants and process technology
• Example processes

In recent years, plants have become increasingly important in the preparation of medicines and foodstuffs as well as in the technical sector. As a result, the need for modern processes to produce the starting materials from plant-based raw materials is also growing.

Extraction processes that deliver the desired plant ingredients through suitable combinations of extracting agents, temperature, pressure, process engineering and plant design are of central importance.

The lecture will be held by Prof. Dr. Martin Tegtmeier (Schaper & Brümmer)

After the basics for the production of modern phytoextracts have been taught in the lecture "Introduction to Phytotechnology" (Bioprocess Engineering III), the most important prerequisites for requirements and knowledge from the field of phytoextraction are presented in the special aspects. High-quality products and their acceptance and success on the market are almost always the result of optimal manufacturing processes. This requires the development of very good and efficient process technologies. In order to achieve this goal

detailed knowledge not only of the basics of phytotechnology but also of the essential accompanying areas is required. In the case of phytoextracts, this applies to knowledge of all source materials as well as legal regulations and standards.

Another key area is quality assurance. The continuous production of high-quality phytoextracts requires plants and processes that correspond to today's ideas of total quality management (TQM).

The lecture will be held by Prof. Dr. Martin Tegtmeier (Schaper & Brümmer)

The aim of the lecture is to provide a practice-oriented introduction to the methods and tools of strategy development in the chemical industry. The focus is on strategic projects on the one hand and the strategic management process on the other.

Therefore, this course will also cover fundamental aspects of corporate management and organization as well as the topic of change management.

The lecture will be held by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jochen Strube

Process engineering in the life sciences. The basics of the chemical and biotechnological pharmaceutical industry are explained and an introduction to pharmacology, drug effects, product design and unit operations used is given. The different approaches in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products are also highlighted.

• Introduction to life sciences and life science engineering
• Fundamentals of basic medical functions
• General pharmacology
• Drug effects
• Drug design
• Classification of drugs
• Poisoning, toxicology
• General and technological principles
• Dosage forms
• Genetic engineering, biotechnology
• Apparatus engineering, design, plant planning
• Examples: Aspirin, paracetamol, penicillin, cocaine, insulin, EPO, ....
• Group exercises: Process development Synthetic molecules and biotechnology

Prerequisite: if possible, knowledge of the lecture Thermal Separation Processes I (W 8625) and Thermal Separation Processes II (S 8626)

• Application of the fundamentals of thermal separation processes, multiphase flows and process technology to the selection and design of apparatus and/or processes such as:
  Evaporators, tray columns, packed columns, adsorbers, extraction, condensers

1. Introduction
2. Mathematical basics
3. Simulation
4. Examples

1. Introduction
2. Mathematical basics
3. Simulation
4. Examples

Membrane processes are now a standard technology in many areas:
In biotechnology, membrane processes are used in all process steps of upstream and downstream processing. In medical technology, membrane technology saves the lives of millions of people every year through hemodialysis. Membranes are at the heart of PEM fuel cells for generating energy from hydrogen.
The lecture series provides an up-to-date overview of the fundamentals, industrial manufacturing processes, system design, system layout, applications, market trends and research priorities.

The lecture will be held by Dr.-Ing. Holger Thiess (Pall GmbH).

This lecture series presents selected examples of process intensification. The topics include

• hybrid separation processes
• solvent recycling processes
• Microreactors and micro-process engineering for difficult-to-control reactions and aggressive chemistry
• Reengineering and Smart Factory
• Ionic Liquids

The lectures are held by Prof. Strube and representatives from industry.

The planning and construction of chemical plants is a very central topic in process engineering training. German plant engineering is an international leader and a major employer. It is therefore crucial for students to be familiar with the tasks, framework conditions and solution methods. The subject is very close to industry and is therefore presented by an expert from this field.

Among other things, it addresses

• Process development
• Methods of process development
• Statistical test planning
• process simulation
• Synthesis routes in the chemical industry
• Cost estimation and investment calculation

The lecture will be held by Dr.-Ing. Dirk Köster (ThyssenKrupp Uhde), Dr.-Ing. Holger Fröhlich

Appointment by arrangement

Appointment by arrangement

Appointment by arrangement

Appointment by arrangement