Bridging the Gap Between Lab and Plant: A Physicochemical Approach to Process Development

This course is given by Dr John Atherton

Process development tends to be ‘recipe’ based, and in the inevitable rush to develop a process the science tends to get ignored. This series of modules deals with an area at the interface between organic chemistry and chemical engineering. It seeks to provide an awareness of the physicochemical principles that underpin process development in the fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals area.

Throughout the course numerous real examples are presented. Numerous short worked examples are designed to reinforce understanding. There is extensive use of video examples to illustrate the principles involved in fluid-fluid mixing and dispersion, fluid-solid dispersion, and phase separation in fluid-fluid systems.

Statistical Design techniques are a frequently used tool in process development. Proper use of the techniques requires an understanding of the physicochemical concepts underlying process development. This course is therefore seen as complementary to a statistical design approach.

Course Manual
Participants will receive a comprehensive course manual containing copies of all the slides presented. Delegates will also receive a free copy of the textbook “Process Development: Physicochemical Concepts” by JH Atherton and KJ Carpenter