Overview

We develop a methodological framework for the ecodesign of food processes. The framework combines process flowsheeting (using a process simulation tool) and multiobjective optimisation with life-cycle and cost-cycle analysis tools embedded in a multicriteria decision support tool.

The framework developed is illustrated by the example of milk evaporation. Its potential was demonstrated first through analysis of three evaporator design solutions and secondly as a support for the strategic choice of a fuel for the purpose of on-site energy production. This work provides a pathway to ecodesigning the entire milk powder production chain.

Speakers

Catherine Azzaro-Pantel, Professeur des Universités, Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, Université de Toulouse

Catherine holds a Diploma in Chemical Engineering from Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieurs de Génie Chimique de Toulouse (ENSIGC) (1988) and obtained her PhD in Chemical Engineering from Institut National Polytechnique (INPT), Toulouse, in 1991. She has been a Full Professor at Toulouse INP ENSIACET since 2005.

Her primary research interests lie in the field of Process Systems Engineering, with a specific focus on optimisation methods for process and system ecodesign, including deterministic and stochastic approaches. Her work encompasses various disciplines, such as chemical engineering, applied mathematics, operations research, and optimisation.

Geneviève Gésan-Guiziou, Directrice de Recherches, Institut Agro, France

Geneviève holds a degree in process engineering from the University of Compiègne in France and a PhD in chemical engineering from the University of Rennes.

She is a senior scientist in process engineering and works in UMR STLO, Science and Technology of Milk and Eggs, INRAE in Rennes, France, where she leads the membrane processing group. Her main research activities focus on the understanding and modelling of fractionation and concentration processes applied to dairy products. Her research lies at the interface of chemical engineering, food technology, physics of condensed matter and environmental science.

The material presented at this event has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenters' own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Biochemical Engineering SIG. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

13:00–14:00 BST.

Software

The presentation will be delivered via GoToWebinar®. Check system requirements.

You are advised to join the webinar at least ten minutes before the scheduled start time, to allow for your computer to connect.

Webinar archive

This webinar is free of charge and open to all to attend, but if you wish to access the slides and a recording to replay on demand then you will need to be a member of the Biochemical Engineering Special Interest Group.