Micro Process Engineering, Volume 5

I. Fundamentals and Engineering
Chemical Engineering Methods
Fluid Dynamics in Channels Below 1mm Hydraulic Diameter
Transport Processes, Thermodynamics, Heat Exchange
Multiphase Flow, Surface and Interface Effects
Chemical reactions in Continuous Flow in Microstructures, Modelling
II. Device Conception and Simulation
General Design Procedure of Microfluidic and Microchemical Devices
Device Microarchitecture, Internal Numbering-up, Fluidic Interfaces, Simulation
System Integration, Interfaces, Equipment Assembly
Integration of Sensors, Control/Sensory Interfaces, Modularity, Compatibility
III. Fabrication Strategies and Techniques
Microfabrication Methods
Choice of Material
Component Recycling and Environmental Considerations
Assembly Strategies, Packaging, Numbering-Up
Prototyping, Tooling, Microcomponent Serial Production, Device Characterization and Start-up
IV. Industrial Application and Operational Issues
Process and Plant Design
Operation/Process Control, Partial Load Operation, Fouling/Blocking
Industrial Production, Laboratory Application, Validation, Educational Devices