Siddhant Sharma

The objectives were as follows: 
 • To conceptualize different fermentation processes for different derivatives of sugarbeet processing. 
 • Ranking these processes based on economic potential and process complexity (downstream processing). 
 • Detailed process design for chosen alternative (single cell protein by whole sugar beet fermentation).

The scope of this project was to redesign the MCC synthesis step of the MIC route to produce carbaryl, using the principles of Process Intensification. The primary bottlenecks in the process were highlighted, followed by a list of design alternatives that could potentially replace the components used the MCC synthesis unit, in order to make the step inherently safe and more efficient. The most suitable alternative was evaluated by comparing the alternatives with each other in a competitive matrix where different parameters were given weightage factors, which helped us to rank the alternatives. Finally, a redesigned inherently safer MCC synthesis unit was proposed at the end of the project.

• Designed a flexible and intensified downstream process for 2,3-BDO, 1,4-BDO and 1,3-BDO with 45-80% lower energy requirements
than existing literature. 
 • Conducted techno-economic analysis and calculated sustainability metrics to assess the performance and impact of the designed process

• Conducted a Basis of Design as part of a multicultural team, by evaluating separation technologies to recover ammonia, lactate and proteins from spent culture media 
 • Designed the chosen separations on SuperPro and performed techno-economic and environmental (shortcut LCA) analysis.

Matter, Measurement, and Problem Solving, Atoms and Elements, Molecules, Compounds, and Chemical Equations, Chemical Quantities and Aqueous Reactions, Gases, Thermochemistry, The Quantum-Mechanical Model of the Atom, Periodic Properties of the Elements, Chemical Bonding: Molecular Shapes, Valence Bond and Molecular Orbital Theory, Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces, Solutions, Chemical Kinetics, Chemical Equilibrium, Free energy and thermodynamics, Acids and Bases Aqueous Ionic Equilibrium Electrochemistry

1. Organize monthly meetings with the administration to discuss state of affairs in the department.
2. Survey and collect information regarding students' opinions on the current
curriculum
3. Suggest changes and improvements based on the consensus and effectively as a communication bridge between the students and the faculty.

Assisting junior chemical engineering students at TU Delft get accustomed to the study atmosphere and providing guidance on the challenging curriculum and potential professional options