Problem
Agile, customer-orientated process systems, inherently safe and environmentally friendly, are the process technology of the future. But a considerable range of technology has to be developed and proved before they can be realised.

Approach
The UK led an initiative to develop a Research Strategy which describes a roadmap for the underpinning technologies. The concept of a PI Plant for multi-stage process, which integrates process intensification technologies with process simulation tools, on-line analytics and control for process optimisation holds many attractions. However, the feasibility of combining state-of-the-art developments and the integration of, the underpinning technologies needs to be carried out.

BHRSolutions, in collaboration with LGC (Laboratory of the Government Chemist) and ISC (Industrial Systems and Control), and with support from Future Energy Solutions, conducted a survey to understand the issues and business drivers.

Results
The work determined the need and route for launching a major UK initiative for multi-stage PI processes. The study developed a roadmap which identifies and prioritises the need for further developments.

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