Industriprocessdesign

Industriprocessdesign, sometimes written as industriprocessdesign, is the discipline that concerns conceiving, evaluating, and detailing industrial processes used to transform raw materials into products. It covers the entire lifecycle from concept development through design, optimization, and deployment, balancing technical feasibility with safety, environmental impact, and economic viability.

The core activities include process synthesis, selection of process configurations, and the design of equipment and utilities; developing mass and energy balances; designing flowsheets (PFDs) and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs); and integrating heat and power through energy integration and process intensification where appropriate.

It also encompasses process control strategy design, safety analysis such as HAZOP and risk assessments, and compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements. Practitioners use computer-aided design and process simulation tools to model performance, optimize throughput and energy use, and predict scale-up behavior from lab to plant.

Outcomes typically include process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment lists, capital and operating cost estimates, and commissioning plans. Industries employing industriprocessdesign range from chemical and petrochemical to pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, specialty materials, and energy systems.

The field is evolving with digitalization, process intensification, modular design, and sustainability priorities, emphasizing safety, reliability, and environmental stewardship.