Biochemical Separation Process Design and Economics

Translating a biological discovery into a viable commercial product requires robust downstream processing and careful economic planning. Designing these separation systems requires balancing engineering feasibility with financial viability. In this text-based course, you will transition from understanding basic biochemical separation principles to designing complete process flows. You will gain the practical skills to synthesize process steps, simulate performance, and estimate both capital and operating costs. What you'll learn: Understand foundational terminology of biochemical separation and downstream processing; Synthesize process flowsheets by selecting appropriate separation technologies for biological products; Analyze process designs using simulation concepts and modern sustainability metrics; Estimate capital investment and operating costs for biochemical production facilities; Perform uncertainty and risk analysis to evaluate the financial viability of a design; Apply systematic design steps to bioprocess case studies through written scenarios. The course begins with essential definitions and foundational concepts of bioseparations before moving into process synthesis and simulation workflows. You will then study economic evaluation techniques, cost estimation, and uncertainty analysis to round out your engineering toolkit. This course is designed for aspiring bioprocess engineers, biotechnology students, and chemistry professionals new to process design, with no prior background in biochemical economics required. Start reading today to master the engineering and economic principles behind successful biochemical separation systems.