Introduction:
In times of climate change and dwindling resources, sustainability is a key issue in the industry. Process engineering can make a decisive contribution to establishing more environmentally friendly processes and supporting companies in switching to sustainable practices.
Contents:
- Sustainability as a driver of change:
- Why sustainability is crucial in modern industry.
- How pressure from governments and consumers is affecting process engineering.
- Use of sustainable materials:
- Presentation of materials such as steel, GRP (glass fiber reinforced plastic) and plastics that offer sustainable advantages.
- How the use of these materials contributes to energy savings and waste reduction.
- Energy-efficient processes and technologies:
- Technologies that reduce energy consumption in process engineering, e.g. energy-efficient pump systems or heat recovery systems.
- Examples of projects in which these technologies have been used successfully.
- Circular economy and waste prevention:
- The contribution of process engineering to the creation of closed material cycles.
- How process optimization can reduce waste and reuse raw materials.
- Sustainability as a competitive advantage:
- How companies that rely on sustainable process technology can benefit in the long term.
- Examples of the economic success of companies that have invested in green technologies.
Conclusion:
The future of process engineering is green. Companies that invest in sustainable technologies and processes will not only improve their ecological footprint, but will also be more competitive and profitable in the long term.