H Chem - Industrial Chemistry

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What are industrial processes designed to achieve?

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Industrial processes are designed to maximise profit and minimise the impact on the environment.

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What factors influence industrial process design?

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Sustainability - better for the environment

Cost - how expensive are reactants/ energy costs need to supply reaction with activation energy

Recycling - can you reuse side products

Energy - exothermic or endothermic reaction

Availability of feedstocks

Marketability of by-products

Yield - atom economy and percentage yield

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What are some environmental considerations in industrial process design?

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Environmental considerations include minimising waste, avoiding the use or production of toxic substances, and designing products which will biodegrade if appropriate.