2. What is water conservation.
• Conservation of water refers to the preservation, control,
development and management of water and its resources
3. Importance of water
conservation
• Water conservation is crucial in
chemical engineering due to its
role in various processes like
solvent, reactant, coolant, and
cleaning agent.
4. Challenges of water
scarcity
• Global water scarcity poses
challenges due to population
growth, inefficient practices, and
climate change, impacting
industries like chemical
engineering.
5. Water Conservation Techniques
Chemical engineers develop innovative strategies like
process intensification, filtration, water reuse, and green
chemistry to address water scarcity.
Successful initiatives in industries like pulp and paper,
pharmaceuticals, textiles, oil refining, and food & beverage
demonstrate the effectiveness of water-saving practices.
6.
7. Water Audit
• A water audit in a typical chemical plant
producing ethanol through fermentation
highlights areas like raw material prep,
fermentation, separation, and wastewater
treatment.
8. Recommendations
RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDE WATER AUDITS,
EMPLOYEE TRAINING, INVESTMENT IN WATER-
EFFICIENT TECH, PROCESS OPTIMIZATION,
COLLABORATION, MONITORING, AND REPORTING.
FURTHER RESEARCH AREAS ENCOMPASS
ADVANCED WATER TREATMENT, SMART
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, RENEWABLE ENERGY
INTEGRATION, WATER-ENERGY NEXUS STUDIES,
AND POLICY SUPPORT.
9.
10. Conclusion
• Concluding, sustainable water
management is essential for chemical
engineering to reduce water
consumption, mitigate environmental
impact, and ensure a resilient future.
