Batch Process Operations

Please refer to the LFS for the most recent information.

Many chemical and most biochemical production processes are performed as batch processes where finite quantities of material undergo a sequence of production steps in one or several pieces of equipment. Batch processes differ from continuous processes as they are transient (non-stationary) in nature and often different products are produced in the same equipment, leading to scheduling problems. The course extends the knowledge of the students in the field of operation and control of batch processes. It covers the current standards for batch automation as well as the monitoring, control and optimization of individual batch runs.

The students understand the fundamental differences between batch and continuous operation. They know the standards for batch automation and can interact with automation engineers in this domain. They are able to apply state-of-the-art monitoring, control and optimization techniquesto industrial batch processes.