Process systems engineering – The generation next?

• Published in: Computers & chemical engineering Vol. 147; p. 107252
• Main Authors: Pistikopoulos, E N, Barbosa-Povoa, Ana, Lee, Jay H, Misener, Ruth, Mitsos, Alexander, Reklaitis, G V, Venkatasubramanian, V, You, Fengqi, Gani, Rafiqul
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2021
• Subjects: Control; Modelling; Optimization; Process systems engineering; Supply chain; Synthesis-design; MPC; LP; MILP; CAPI; RTO; Optimization; IoT; COVID-19; Control; QC; NLP; C&BE; Modelling; Synthesis-design; C&B; CACE; ML; PSE; AE; MR; DAC; AI; DAE; MINLP; CAMD; PID; LCA; Process systems engineering; PCA; Supply chain; 3D; AR; PI; RL; VR; PDAE
• ISSN: 0098-1354; 1873-4375
• DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2021.107252

•Perspective of the field of Process Systems Engineering.•Circular Economy Systems Engineering.•Recent trends in process design, control, optimization and scheduling/supply chain research.•Computational tools in process systems engineering.•Educations and Industrial practice in process systems engineering. Process Systems Engineering (PSE) is the scientific discipline of integrating scales and components describing the behavior of a physicochemical system, via mathematical modelling, data analytics, design, optimization and control. PSE provides the ‘glue’ within scientific chemical engineering, and offers a scientific basis and computational tools towards addressing contemporary and future challenges such as in energy, environment, the ‘industry of tomorrow’ and sustainability. This perspective article offers a guide towards the next generation of PSE developments by looking at its history, core competencies, current status and ongoing trends.