1. Optimization of Food and Pharmaceutical Processes via Computer-Aided Process Design and Simulation
Presented by
Demetri Petrides
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Simulation and Design Tools
for the Process and Environmental Industries

2. Outline Introduction Modeling of Batch Processes
Modeling and Evaluation of Food Processes
Debottlenecking of Batch Processes
Conclusions
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3. Computer-Aided Process Design and Simulation
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Computer-Aided Process Design and Simulation

4. Pertinent Questions How much would it cost to make a kilo of product?
Which process is better for making this product? A or B?
How much product can I make in this plant?
How do I increase the current throughput?
What is the environmental impact of a process?
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5. The Role of CAPD and Simulation in
Product Development and Commercialization
IDEA GENERATION
Project Screening, Strategic Planning
Development Groups
PROCESS DEVELOPMENT
Process Evaluation, Process Improvements, Throughput Maximization, Cost Minimization
Development Groups
Process Engineering
Corporate Environmental
Manufacturing
FACILITY DESIGN
Equipment & Utility Sizing, Plant Optimization, Flexibility, Environmental Impact Assessment
MANUFACTURING
Cost Estimating, Process Scheduling, Debottlenecking, Cost Minimization
Manufacturing
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6. The Pro-Designer Family
of Computer-Aided Process Design and Simulation Tools
SuperPro Designer
Biotechnology
Food Processing
BioPro Designer
Synthetic Pharmaceuticals
Specialty Chemicals
AgriChemicals
BatchPro Designer
Water Purification for
Pharmaceuticals,
Semiconductor Industries,
Electric Utilities, etc.
WaterPro Designer
Wastewater Treatment
Air Pollution Control
EnviroPro Designer
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7. Modeling of Batch Processes
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Modeling of Batch Processes

8. Intuitive User Interface

9. Unit Procedures and Operations
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Unit Procedures and Operations
Right-Click
Context Sensitive Menu

10. Assigning Operations to a Unit Procedure
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Assigning Operations to a Unit Procedure

11. Flexible Operation Models
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Flexible Operation Models

12. Operations Gantt Chart
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Operations Gantt Chart

13. Equipment Utilization Chart
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Equipment Utilization Chart

14. INTELLIGEN, INC.
Resource Demand Chart

15. Modeling and Evaluation of Food Manufacturing Processes
Integrated Dairy Plant
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17. Raw Material Requirements
Annual Production (kg)
70,700,000
2,960,000
7,000,000
9,234,000
Cheese
Butter
WPC
Ethanol
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18. Environmental Impact Assessment
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Environmental Impact Assessment
Compound
Utilization (%)
Fat & Protein
Lactose
Water
100 90 44

19. Environmental Stream Properties
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Environmental Stream Properties

20. Project Economic Evaluation - Summary
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Project Economic Evaluation - Summary

21. INTELLIGEN, INC.
Cash Flow Analysis

22. Cost Analysis - Cheese Making Section
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Cost Analysis - Cheese Making Section

23. Cost Analysis - Breakdown Per Section
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Cost Analysis - Breakdown Per Section

24. Product Formulation & Packaging
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Product Formulation & Packaging
Solids Handling
Transportation

27. and Debottlenecking Theory
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Throughput Analysis
and Debottlenecking Theory

28. Fully Functional Demo of SuperPro
Available on Website