Sustainable Food and Bioprocessing: Flow and Pinch Analysis

To be able to participate in the course, you are expected to have at least a BSc level of education in Food Science and Technology or a related field, such as Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology.

The language of instruction of this course is in English. Admission to the course requires a level of English as described at the webpage linked in the right-hand column.

• Prepare Sankey diagrams for the visualisation of mass and energy flows.
• Apply pinch analysis for the overview of heat requirements and optimisation of re-use of heat in complex production systems.

In the online master's course, we will explore the impact of different choices in food production and processing methods. We will focus on evaluating existing and new technologies using appropriate instruments and designing process systems optimising using resources such as materials, water, and energy.
This course will provide two analytical evaluation tools:

• Analysis of mass and energy flows in a process system
• Pinch Analysis, which assesses the efficient use and re-use of energy
  We will apply these instruments to various food production systems, ranging from the large-scale supply chain and factory level to specific product and unit operations.

The online master's course consists of online knowledge clips, digital exercises and case studies. All information will be provided on Brightspace.

Combining courses
When you want to learn more about food biotechnology and processing, other courses are interesting for you too. You can deepen your knowledge in a specific career field without completing a Master's programme. You can register for any combination, but please consider our suggestions in the right-hand column.

Upon successful completion, a digital micro-credentials certificate (EduBadge) with 3 study credits (ECTS) is issued. The EduBadge certifies the learning outcomes of short-term learning experiences, marking the quality of a course.

Participation in the remote proctored exam is optional. If you decide not to participate in the exam, you do not qualify for a certificate and/or micro-credentials. The exam is included in the course price. The date of examination is 2 April 2026.

After completing two or more courses, you can start a capstone project in consultation with a Wageningen expert in the field. It is a tailor-made project where you will write a short paper about your results and conclusions. Here you will be coached by an expert. Price: €1,230,-.