Overcoming the Hurdles and Challenges Associated with Developing Continuous Industrial Processes
Marcus Baumann, Thomas S. Moody, Megan Smyth, Scott Wharry
Abstract
Continuous flow chemistry is often viewed as a very simple concept on paper, however scientists with significant flow chemistry experience will highlight a number of challenges that need to be overcome. Critical for the successful development of any flow process is a high level of understanding of potential pitfalls that may be encountered. A collaborative and multi‐disciplinary team of chemists and chemical engineers is essential in the development of a process from lab scale through to production. This Minireview will identify and highlight relevant risks and their subsequent mitigation strategies to ensure successful flow processing.
Topics & Concepts
Continuous flowProcess developmentProcess (computing)Flow chemistryScale (ratio)ChemistryBiochemical engineeringEngineering ethicsNanotechnologyManagement scienceRisk analysis (engineering)Computer scienceProcess managementEngineeringBusinessPhysicsQuantum mechanicsOperating systemMaterials scienceInnovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques InnovationMicrofluidic and Capillary Electrophoresis Applications