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PIN26: 16th May 2018, Newcastle University

1. CFD analysis of various PI equipment in the context of the IbD project. Juan Enriquez, Analisis-DSC, Spain

2. Novel metal-enzyme catalyst for cascade reaction in a spinning mesh disc reactor. Parimala Shivaprasad, University of Bath

3. Inter-cooling in Intensified carbon capture with solvents. Meihong Wang & Eni Oko, Sheffield University

4. An overview of work at Leeds University on the AMT Coflore reactor as part of the IbD project. Tim Hunter, Leeds University

5. Chemical looping for chemicals production. Vincenzo Spallina, University of Manchester

6. Process Intensification: Towards an Efficient and Sustainable Society. Srinivas Krishnaswamy, BITS Pilano, Goa, India

7. CaviMax Hydrodynamic Cavitation Technology - The tale of the journey from research laboratory to the marked place. Emma Greenwood, CAVIMAX Ltd., UK

8. Demonstration of the IbD Platform. Arnau Fatjo, IRIS et al.

9. Compact CO₂ Capture (3C's). Desorber Heat Transfer. Dag Eimer, University College, South East Norwau

10. ARTEMIS Project: Testing an Intensified Carbon Capture System on a 150 kW Combustion Process. Jon Lee, Newcastle University

11. Solvent-Antisolvent Precipitation of Starch Nanoparticles in a Spinning Disc Reactor. Sahr Sana, Newcastle University

PIN25: 21st June 2017, Newcastle University

1. Absorption of CO₂ from a simulated flue gas using a rotating packed bed with counter/co/crossflow of the gas phase. Jon Lee, Newcastle University

2. Intensified by Design (IbD) - The challenges of demonstrating intensified unit operations in solids-handling processes. Arnau Fatjo, IbD Project Manager, IRIS, Barcelona

3. TFM simulations of membrane-assisted fluidized bed reactors for H₂ production. Ivo Roghair, Technical University of Eindhoven, The Netherlands

4. Process intensification-related activities at Huntsman Polyurethanes. Melissa Assirelli, Huntsman, Belgium

5. The IbD Porject - CFD simulation of intensified unit operations handling solids. Juan Enriquez, Analisis-DSC, Spain

6. Some Surprises in a Conventional Stirred Reactor: Discovery, Theory and Potential Applications. Steven Wang, Newcastle University

7. Sibur's areas of interest. Alexander Koblov, SIBUR R&D Centre, Tomsk, Russia (see https://www.sibur.ru/en/)

8. Mass transfer enhancement as a function of the oscillatory baffled reactor design. Safaa Ahmed, Newcastle University

9. Fouling in Mass Transfer. Akhilesh Srivastava & Dag Eimer, Tel-Tek, Norway

10. A PI approach to steam reforming catalyst. Panayiotis Theophanous & Peter Carnell, Johnson Matthey

11. Applications of 3D printed fluidic oscillators for process intensification. Jonathan McDonough, Newcastle University

12. Ozoflotation for microalgae harvesting from wastewater. Sharon Velasquez-Orta, Newcastle University

PIN24: 21st June 2016, Newcastle University

1. 'Intensified by Design' - Overview of the IbD project and the case studies. David Reay, David Reay and Associates

2. Fluidisation - some concepts for carbon capture and power plant cooling water use minimisation. Vladimir Zivkovic and David Reay, Newcastle University

3. An introduction to Torbed technology and its role in process intensification. Dan Groszek, Torftech UK

4. Intensified smaller scale GTL processes. Laura Barrio, Velocys

5. Intensifying with ultrasound and microfluidics. David Fernandez Rivas, University of Twent.

6. IbD project simulation development. Jeronimo Domingo, Analisis DSC

7. Micro-fabricated functional surfaces for future engineering. Yifan Li, Northumbria University

8. Fouling in heat exchangers. Ankhilesh Kumar Srivastava, Tel-Tek

9. A novel design of granulator/dryer. Ahmad Mustaffar, Newcastle University

10. Design of a meso-scale oscillatory flow reactor. Louisa Ejim, Loughborough University

11. Intensification of degassing by ultrasound. Dag EImer, Tel-Tek

12. Scale-up of oscillatory-baffled reactor. Safaa Ahmed, Newcastle University

13. Intensification of cross-flow membrane filtration using oscillatory helical baffled flow. Takafumi Horie. Kobe University & Newcastle University

14. Integrated process for conversion of CO2 into value-added product. Valentine Eze, Newcastle University

PIN22: 21st May 2014, Newcastle University

1. Packed Beds for Processing Associated and Stranded Gas. Jonathan Lee, Newcastle University
2. Chemical looping membrane reformer concept for H2 production and CO2 capture. J. Medrano, TU Eindhoven
3. Reactive Distillation for Biodiesel Production. Mike Tuck, Johnson Matthey Davy Technologies Limited
4. Magnetic microparticle-enhanced mixing using time-dependent magnetic actuation in microfluidic chips. Evgeny Rebrov, Queen's University, Belfast
5. Temperature Stabilisation in Fischer-Tropsch Reactors Using Phase Change Material (PCM). Ademola Odunsi, Heriot-Watt University
6. A membrane reactor operating at higher temperature with higher selectivity and substantially increased productivity. Andre van Veen, Warwick University
7. Effect of novel reactor configurations on large scale power production.  V. Spallina, TU Eindhoven
8. ICRF in full blossom. Integrated Chemical Reaction Facility. Li Li, Durham University
9. Crystallization in "Mesoscale" Oscillatory Baffled Reactors, Richard Abernethy, Newcastle University
10. Microwave desorption of adorbents for carbon capture  Theo Chronopoulos, Heriot-Watt University
11. Bioprocessing in Microcapillary Films. Nuno Reis, Loughborough University

Presentations made at the 21st PIN Meeting, 23rd May 2013, Newcastle University

• Overview of meso oscillatory baffled reactors. Prof. Adam Harvey, Newcastle University

• Fundamentals of micro-structured fluidised bed reactors. Ms Nhi Dang, TU Eindhoven

• Brewing and distilling intensification. Dr. Alan Harper, Heriot-Watt University.

• Heat exchangers/heat exchanger reactors.  Renaud LePierres, Heatric Ltd., Dorset.

• Vector Technology Group, John Cunningham, Vector Technology Group

• Micro-structured membrane reactors for water gas shift reaction.  Arash Helmi, F. Gallucci, and M. van Sint Annaland, TU Eindhoven.

• Process intensification of wastewater treatment: the photocatalytic and immobilised enzyme spinning disc reactors. Dr. Darrell Patterson, Bath University.

• Offshore processing in compact units, Asit Barccha, Compact GTL -

• Making Carbon Capture feasible: Development of a circulating fluidized bed with microwave regeneration. Theo Chronopoulos, Heriot-Watt University

• Selective Laser Melting for Heat Exchangers and Reactors, Drummond Hislop, HIETA Technologies

• Study of Process Intensification of CO2 capture through Modelling and Simulation, AS Joel, Hull University

• In Situ Transesterification of Microalgae, Sharon Velasquez-Orta, Newcastle University

Presentations made at the 20th PIN Meeting, 2nd May 2012, Newcastle University

• Minutes, by David Reay (a full overview of the day)
• HiGee - Development at ICI, Jim Wem
• The Coflore Reactor - An Update, Gilda Gasparini, AM Technology, UK
• Solar Process Heat for Production and Advanced Applications, Christoph Brunner, IEE INTEC, Austria
• Integrated Process Intensification for Sustainable Ammonia and Biofuel Production: Demonstration Plant Development, Prof Galip Akay, Newcastle University, UK
• Post-combustion Carbon Capture Research at Newcastle University, Dr Jon Lee, Newcastle University, UK
• Design of a Catalytic Membrane Reactor for the Oxidative Coupling of Methane, Fausto Gallucci, University of Eindhoven, The Netherlands
• Mesoscale Oscillatory Baffled Reactors, Dr Anh Phan, Newcastle University, UK
• The EU FP7 "PILLS" Project, Jeremy Double, Britest, UK
• Process Intensification at TNO, Jean-Marie Basset, TNO, The Netherlands

The 19th PIN Meeting formed part of "EPIC3", the 3rd European Process Intensification Conference, 20-23 June Manchester 2011

Presentations made at the 17th PIN Meeting, 30th June 2009, Newcastle University

• What's New, Prof David Reay

• PI Technologies at Pilot Scale, Dr Steve Donegan, CPI, Teesside

• Approaches to Equipment Selection for PI, Prof. John Atherton, University of Huddersfield

• Coflore ACR – Update and Results, Gilda Gasparini, AM Technology.

• Surpassing nature’s processing technology through process intensification: AgroProcess Intensification. Prof. Galip Akay, Newcastle University.

• Electrolysis of water in a centrifugal acceleration field. Dr. Liyun Lao, Cranfield University

• Oscillatory Baffled Meso-reactors. Dr. Adam Harvey, Newcastle University

• Micromixing Characteristics in Spinning Disc Reactor, Dr Kamelia Boodhoo, Newcastle University

• Ultrasonic Processing - Prosonitron TechnologyUltrasonic Flow Cells for Laboratory and Plant Scale Processing, Dr John Burns, Prosonix

• EPIC 2011 European Process Intensification Conference, Andy Furlong, IChemE

Presentations made at the 16th PIN Meeting, 9th September, CIKTN, Runcorn

• PIN –What’s new since the last meeting! D Reay, PIN coordinator

• Equipment selection within the IMPULSE multi-scale process design framework J Double, Britest

• Intro to FP7 PILLs Project: Process Intensification methodologies applied to Liquid-Liquid systems in structured equipment. M Tidmarsh

• PILLS Project Dr P Löb - InstitutfürMikrotechnikMainz

• Agitated Cell Reactors R Ashe - AM Technology

• Process Intensification Using Rotor Stator Devices -challenges, opportunities and advances A Kowalski - University of Liverpool and Unilever

• Heat Pipes for Control and Isothermalisation -benefits for chemical reactors D Reay -DR Associates & Newcastle University

• Common wastewater treatment: Information for the BREF review P Nash - Environment Agency

• PI for liquid-liquid processes J Middleton - BHR

• Novel encapsulation of enzymes, catalysts and beyond Dr. D Wellings–ChromatideLtd.

Presentations made at the 15th PIN Meeting, 21st November 2007, Cranfield University..

• PIN – What’s new since the last meeting!  David Reay, PIN Co-ordinator.

• Cracking in the Absence of Steam. Arthur Gough, Consultant & Newcastle University

• Intensified Acetone Stripping and Asymmetric Transfer Hydrogenation in a Mesh Contactor.  Asterios Gavriilidis, University College London.

• Precise Processing in the Food Industry – Panacea, or Pain in the ‘Aspic’?  Chris Wright, Independent Consultant.

• The Turbocracker.  Meihong Wang, Cranfield University.

• Chemistry Innovation Strategic Priorities: overview of Chemistry Innovation KTN emphasising Catalysis & Synthesis followed by discussion on collaborative opportunities.  David Parker, Chemistry Innovation KTN.

• Development of a new multi purpose continuous reactor system.  Robert Ashe, Ashe Morris Ltd.

• Intensified Biodiesel Scale-up.  Richard Jackson, BHR Group.

•  Impromptu Presentations:

• Rotating water electroloysis – Colin Ramshaw

• PI & Carbon Reduction: The UK and Dutch approaches – David Reay.

• CARBON, the Golden Opportunity for Precise Processing’ – a Food & Drink Sector Update – Richard Poynton, Consultant.

• Ultrasonic Processing Technology – John Burns, Prosonix Ltd.

• Manufacturing Design: A Chemistry Innovation Priority – Matthew Tidmarsh, Chemistry Innovation.

Presentations made at the 14th PIN Meeting, 26th April 2007, Grangemouth.

• PIN – What’s new since the last meeting!  David Reay, PIN Co-ordinator.

• Process Intensification Activities at NiTech.  Ian Laird/Prof. Xiong-wei Ni, NiTech Ltd., East Kilbride.

• Thermal Cracking Without Steam: Propane Cracking in a Micro Channel Reactor.  Dr. Jon Lee, Newcastle University.

• A Baffling Route to Simplicity – Overview of Advanced Processing at Wilton.  Denis Wray, Centre for Process Innovation, Wilton.

• PI: Pathway to sustainability Wouter Siemers, SenterNovem, Netherlands

• Corning Micro-reactor Technology, including a Case Study in The Netherlands.  Philippe Caze, Corning SAS, France.

• Microflow Disc Reactors, Christian Hornung, University of Cambridge

• Application of NASA High Emissivity Coating Material to Furnaces, Bob Tucker, Zerontec Ltd

Presentations made at the 13th PIN Meeting, 15 November 2006, Newcastle.

• PIN – What’s new since the last meeting!  David Reay, PIN Co-ordinator

• Holdup in Rotating Liquid Contactors, Dr. Jon Lee, Newcastle University

• PI in Food & Drink Processing: Opportunities, Current Barriers and some Solutions to Savour.  Richard Poynton, Profit & Planet + The Technology Partnership plc.

• Biodiesel Production Intensification Projects at Newcastle, Dr Adam Harvey, Newcastle University.

• A Practical Approach to Scale-up Using Bench-top Twin-screw Extruders.  Alan Swanborough, Thermo Electron Corporation, UK.

• Bioprocess Intensification: Oxygen Transfer Enhancement for potential application to Fermentation Processes. Kamelia Boodhoo, University of Newcastle

• IMPULSE.  Dr. Alexis Bazzanella, DECHEMA e.V., Germany.

• Chemistry Innovation Knowledge Transfer Network.  John Whittall, Portfolio Platform Manager, Chemistry Innovation

• Microcapillary Films, Bart Hallmark, University of Cambridge

• Suitability of Reactions for Process Intensification, Jeremy Double BRITEST Ltd

• Oscillatory Flow Mesoreactors, Mingzhi Zheng, University of Cambridge

Presentations made at the 12th PIN Meeting 25 June 2005

• Introduction - David Reay
• Opportunities - Jonathan Agbenyega
• Unleashing process potential - John Burns
• Miniature electrical tomography - Trevor York
• Modelling of intensified transfer processes in thin liquid films - Omar K. Matar and Chris Lawrence
• Example of multifunctional process intensification - Colin Ramshaw

Presentations made at the 11th PIN Meeting 7 December 2004

• Introduction - David Reay
• Carasols - Ashley Wilson
• Green Solvents - Chris Rayner
• The Role of CPI - Chris Dowle
• Spinning Disc Reactors - Ian Henderson
• Green Chemistry - James Clark
• ISPR in bioproductions - Jan Walpot
• Predicting particle shape and impurity segregation for molecular solids
• Oscillatory flow reactor technology
• Taylor-Couette reactors - Wolf Fruh
• FlexPlant - Andrew Green and Richard Jackson

Presentations made at 10th PIN Meeting 3 June 2004

• Microreaction technology for offshore gas upgrading. John Brophy, Velocys Inc.
• Introduction and Whats New by David Reay
• An offshore oil and gas industry perspective by Mike Swidzinski and Conoco Phillips
• An overview of NEL's activities in the oil and gas sector by Gregor Brown
• Understanding of wax removal using an oscillatory baffled reactor by Ismail Lukman
• Safety and PI offshore by Ed Terry
• Heat transfer enhancement by Turgay Pekdemir
• Compact reformer for hydrogen production by Martin Brown, Robert Judd and Angie Siddle

Minutes From PI ROyal Institution Meeting 19 Nov 2003

• Minutes

Presentations at PI Royal Institution Meeting 19 Nov 2003

• Introduction by Colin Harrison
• Mike Jones' Presentation
• Ian Henderson's Presentation
• Andrew Green's PI Development Presentation
• David Littlejohn's Presentation
• Keith Guys Presentation

Presentations made at the 9th PIN Meeting, 14 May 2003, UCL

• Integration of Process Analytics and Control into Process Intensified Plants - by Andrew Green, BHR
• Nanotechnology and PI: a real prospect for funding - honest! - by Jeff Howarth, NEL
• Micromesh contactors for gas/liquid and liquid/liquid reactions with preliminary tests of reductions at catalytic surfaces - by John Shaw, CRL
• Towards a sustainable European chemical industry - by Frank Agterberg, SUSTECH

Presentations made at the 8th PIN Meeting, 14 November, Cranfield University

• So what's new since the last meeting - a progress report by David Reay
• Flexible reactors and plant for process intensification - Andrew Green, BHR Solutions
• How to do PI - Henk van den Berg, NOVEM
• Laboratory protocol of PI - Ian Reynolds, BHR Group Ltd. and Cranfield University
• A novel method for controlling heat exchangers - Robert Ashe, Ashe Morris
• Essential information on FRAMEWORK 6 - John Sillwood, UK national contact for industrial technologies in FRAMEWORK 6, and draft documents concerning Nanotechnology and related areas:
  • NMP09
  • NMP10
  • NMP11
• Potential benefits of PI for Rhodia

Presentations made at the 7th PIN Meeting, 23rd May, University of Newcastle

• So what's new since the last meeting - a progress report by David Reay
• Measurement of Liquid Film Behaviour on a Rotating Disc using Electrical Resistance Techniques - John Burns
• Lab-scale Sulphonation of Arenes - John Hare
• Photopolymerisation in Spinning Disc Reactors - Kamelia Boodhoo
• Multi-phase Transport Phenomena in Micro-systems (proposal to EPSRC) - David Reay

Presentations made at the 6th PIN Meeting, 27th Nov 2001, Cambridge University

• So what's new since the last meeting - a progress report by David Reay
• A Multiphase Reactor for Organic Nitration by John Burns, Newcastle University

Presentations made at the 5th PIN Meeting, 21st May 2001, Heriot Watt University

• So what's new since the last meeting (a progress report by David Reay)
• HSL / UMIST Joint Oil and Gas Testing Facility at Buxton Derbyshire [full text which requires Acrobat Reader] and overheads
• PI - Acceleration and Development, by Mick Hilton, Kvaerner Process Technology
• Combined Heat Power and Chemicasl - the gas turbine reactor by David Reay
• Examination and Visualization of Heat Transfer Processes during Evaporation in Capillary Porous Structures by Andreas Brautsch
• PIN Lab Tour - supporting overheads
• NOVEM PI Taskforce - activities and plans, by Henk van den Berg

Presentations made at the 4th PIN Meeting, 30th November 2000, at York

• So what's new since the last meeting (a progress report by David Reay)
• Understanding Catalytic Processes - the BP Chemicals Cativa Process (by Tony Haynes of Sheffield University)
• Kinetic Data Acquistion using Calorimetry (by Simon Waldram of the Hazard Evaluation Laboratory)
• Process Intensification: a challenge to the process industries (by Willem de Vries of NOVEM)
• Energy Reduction and Process Intensification in the Netherlands (by Henk van den Berg of NOVEM)
• Carbon Dioxide Capture Project (by Dag Eimer of Norsk Hydro)

Presentations made at the 3rd PIN Meeting, 27th April 2000, at UMIST, Manchester

• So what's new since the last meeting (a progress report by David Reay) [text version]

Presentations made at the 2nd PIN Meeting, 16 November 1999, at the DTI Conference Centre, London.

• So what's new since the last meeting (David Reay) [text version]
• Instrumentation and Control Issues in Process Intensified Systems (Roshan Jachuck and Ming Tham) [text version]
• Biological Waste Water Treatment - potential for intensification? (Bernard Jones) [text version]
• The Scaling of Stacked Microchannel Reactors (J.M. MacInnes)
• New Heat Exchanger/Reactor Designs (Henk van Deventer) [text version]