Ethanol Production: Process Design and Integration Trends is a comprehensive course designed for chemical engineering students and professionals interested in biofuel production. This course delves into the intricacies of ethanol production from various feedstocks, including sucrose-containing materials, starchy substances, and lignocellulosic biomass. It covers advanced topics in process design, including:

• Evaluation and selection of suitable feedstocks for ethanol production.
• Development of innovative process configurations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Integration of reaction and separation processes to streamline production.
• Energy integration techniques to minimize external energy requirements and improve sustainability.
• Process modelling and simulation tools to optimize and analyze ethanol production systems.

Participants will gain hands-on experience with the latest process design methodologies and integration strategies, preparing them for advanced roles in the biofuel industry.