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In this course an introduction will be given on principles and methodologies of sustainable design regarding economic, societal, and ecological constraints. Emphasis is on important environmental and safety issues of sustainable engineering, including legislation, risk, and responsibilities of engineers. The students are trained in evaluating safety and environmental performance of industrial products and production processes. These products and processes will be analyzed regarding the material efficiency and heat integration of unit operations. Tools for pollution prevention and waste management are introduced. Eco-design methods like the natural step, cradle to cradle, and cleaner production are presented and students are trained in their use. The course uses many industrial examples and students will work in groups on real industrial case studies. Design for eco-industrial parks and industrial symbiosis is a major topic in bringing all various aspects and issues together.

- basic understanding of concepts, methods, and methodologies necessary for assessing, evaluating, and achieving sustainable engineering
- design-aspects of industrial products and production processes
- basis understanding of eco-design methods
- knowledge of principles and methodologies of design for eco-industrial parks
- knowledge of drivers and barriers in processes of engineering and design

Lectures, interactive discussion with lecturers, and self-study of textbook. Special tutoring sessions on group projects

D.T. Allen and D.R. Shonnard, 'Green Engineering - Environmentally Conscious Design of Chemical Processes', Prentice Hall, 2002.

Recommended literature:
T.E. Graedel and B.R. Allenby, 'Industrial Ecology and Sustainable Engineering', International Edition, Prentice Hall 2010.

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