Microprocess engineering
Micro Process Engineering (English micro process engineering ) is the science of chemical and / or physical processes that take place within small volumes, typically in channels with diameters of 1 mm below (micro-channels). The processes typically run in flow mode (in contrast to batch mode ) and in a throughput range (amount of substance per time period) that makes microprocess engineering relevant for industrial production. Microprocess engineering is thus distinguished from microchemistry , in which reactions or the analysis (“ microanalysis ”) of only small amounts of substance are considered.
The particular advantages of microstructured reactors compared to conventional reactors are improved heat transfer due to the larger surface-to-volume ratio and improved mass transfer.