Technology

Micro Chemical Engineering

Micro chemical engineering is a new technology, gaining significant in importance in the field of chemical engineering over the last view years. In micro chemical plants chemical reactions are carried out in three-dimensional structures with inner dimensions, which are in the range of micrometers. ... more

Principles

The application of micro chemical engineering for chemical reactions mainly leads to an enhanced mass- and energy transport. The enhanced energy transport is attributed to a higher surface to volume ratio compared to conventional reactors ... more

Advantages

The application of micro chemical engineering offers advantages with regard to several factors. A yield improvement of 10-25 per cent and savings of energy costs of 5-15 per cent due to process intensification as well as ... more

Application

The main field of application of micro chemical engineering is the process intensification in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industry. Thereby significant improvements in product yield and quality can be reached. ... more

Development

Chemical and process development will be carried out in continuous operating lab scale reaction systems. ... more

Entry Micro Chemical Engineering

Fine chemicals producing companies have an increased market pressure caused by new competitors. The pressure generates a need to increase the performance development and production processes and to reduce the costs. ...more