Using a Techno-Economic Model to Promote Consideration of Uncertainty in Bioengineering Design

Abstract

Xuwen is currently a doctoral candidate in Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He currently has research focused on techno-economic analysis of glucosamine and lipid from algae.

Techno-economic Modeling as an Inquiry-based Design Activity in a Core Chemical Engineering Course

“…Students are faced with regulating their efforts in designing a solution individually [10] and together as a team [11]. We use techno-economic modeling as a tool to help students navigate complexity in the uncertainty and multiple process parameters present in the project to engage them in the practice of real-life engineers [12]. Writing can play an important role in helping students understand that many problems they face lack a single correct solution and benefit from iterative refinement [13].…”