Sustainable chemistry and engineering in Industry
CH-407 / 2 crédits
Enseignant(s): Biasi Pierdomenico, Brocklehurst Cara Emily, Godineau Edouard André Pierre Marie, Lovelle Gomez Lucie Elise Alice, Nanchen Annik, Robvieux Fabrice, Waser Jérôme
Langue: Anglais
Summary
Experts from the Swiss Chemical industry, will be introducing key concepts of sustainable chemistry and chemical engineering of industrial relevance. Students will be able to learn from real hands-on problems and better understand the challenges faced in industry and work towards their resolution.
Content
1 Key aspects of sustainability in industry
1.1 Health, Safety and Environment and their importance on sustainability for the industry.
1.2 Green metrics: real-life tools used during design phase and at the portfolio level
1.3 The proper choice of technology and their impact. Chemo-, bio-, photo-, hybrid-catalytic processes, flow
2 Case studies
2.1 Fragrance industry
2.2 Agrochemical industry
2.3 Pharmaceutical industry
2.4 Bulk chemical industry
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
Bachelor level in chemistry or chemical engineering.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Analyze the aspects of Health, Safety and Environment in the production and use of chemicals
- Apply green metrics for the analysis of chemical processes
- Analyze the impact of different technologies to choose the most sustainable alternative
- Analyze case studies from the Swiss Chemical Industry
Transversal skills
- Access and evaluate appropriate sources of information.
- Make an oral presentation.
Teaching methods
power point presentation with workshops, case studies and group works
Expected student activities
active participation to the lecture
Assessment methods
Continuous control: graded short exam or homework given at each session
Supervision
| Assistants | No |
| Forum | Yes |
Resources
Bibliography
power point presentation of the lecturer + extra material depending on program
Notes/Handbook
Detailed Schedule for Fall 2023
The course takes place every second Thursday, from 11 to 13 and 14 to 16.
21.09.2023: Dr. Annik Nanchen, TUV Süd
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annik-nanchen/
Safety and Health and their importance for sustainability
5.10.2023: Dr. Fabrice Robvieux, DSM-Firmenich
Green metrics: Real life tools
19.10.2023: Dr. Cara Blocklehurst, Novartis
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cara-brocklehurst-37154164/
The proper choice of technology and their impact
2.11.2023: Dr. Fabrice Robvieux, DSM-Firmenich
Case study from the fragrance industry
16.11.2023: Dr. Edouard Godineau, Syngenta
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edouard-godineau-a2411214b/
Case study from the agrochemical industry
30.11.2023: Dr. Pierdomenico Biasi, Casale SA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbiasi/
Case study from the bulk industry
14.12.2023: Dr. Lucie Lovelle, Novartis
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucie-lovelle-1527a245/
Case study from the pharmaceutical industry
Moodle Link
Dans les plans d'études
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Sustainable chemistry and engineering in Industry
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Sustainable chemistry and engineering in Industry
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Sustainable chemistry and engineering in Industry
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Sustainable chemistry and engineering in Industry
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Sustainable chemistry and engineering in Industry
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines