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Process Design and Control Center
University of Massachusetts, AmherstThe mission of the Process Design and Control Center (PDCC) is to develop, prototype, and implement process systems engineering technology for a broad range of manufacturing industries. The Center was established in 1985 with a specific focus on the development of conceptual design strategies for industrial chemical processes. Over the past decade, PDCC activities have shifted towards the creation of systematic methods for the rapid invention, development, and operation of industrial processes to manufacture high-value chemical products including pharmaceuticals, structured emulsions, and biofuels. The PDCC covers the complete manufacturing process from process and product technology innovation to plant design and control. The PDCC is currently operated by two principle investigators with extensive experience in process systems engineering and one administrative assistant. We work with a diverse set of academic and industrial collaborators who offer complimentary scientific and engineering skills. Day-to-day research activities are performed by a talented group of graduate and post-doctoral students who interact directly with industrial sponsors. Industrial contributions are leveraged to obtain additional financial support from state and federal government agencies through competitive research grants. PDCC is affiliated with the Process Systems Engineering Consortium (PSEC) with chemical engineering faculty at the University of California, Santa Barbara and The University of Illinois. PSEC has a synergistic focus on dynamic modeling and control of particulate processes in the pharmaceutical, consumer products, and polymer manufacturing industries (www.ecs.umass.edu/che/psec/). We welcome inquiries from potential collaborators in academia, industry, and government who are interested in the development and transfer of process systems engineering technology. For further information about the PDCC please contact: Prof. Michael A. Henson Personnel | Projects | Education and Training | Sponsorship
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