Biochemical Engineering, Plant Design

The course aim is to give a technical/economical analysis of a biotechnological production process. The students should calculate the size of the parameters included in the profitability analysis: income from sales; operating costs; investments in the plant; and the operating capital. In order to do so the students will have to describe the production process with various unit operations.
This work requires good knowledge in biochemical engineering including technical unit operations. Good understanding of biochemistry and microbiology is also necessary. The economical calculations will be performed by an already developed software.

After finishing this course, the students should be able to use their basic knowledge in an technical/economical analysis of a biotechnological process plant. They should be able to use the knowledge to prioritize research projects/initiatives in order to accomplish competitive and profitable production processes.

Each project is carried out by a group of 2-4 students. Each group has weekly meetings with a project leader and/or other experts. It is expected that the students will carry out the work independently, and use knowledge already gained from other relevant courses at NTNU. The course will be given in English if international master students are taking the course.