Centre for Connected Plants of the Future

We're exploring the development of technology-driven innovation for the chemical industry.

Evolution of traditional chemical plants

Harnessing the latest technologies will lead to responsive, data-driven and more secure plants.

Discover our areas of research.

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Modular and mini-plants

By utilising modular technologies, plants will be able to respond to changes in production requirements more easily.
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Robotics and artificial intelligence

Utilising robotics will mean safer working environments for employees, whilst automation will lead to greater efficiency and accuracy.
Molecular structure
Multiscale modelling and optimisation

Data and simulations can help predict chemical reaction rates; better data will lead to greater efficiency and accuracy in production.
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Internet of things

Find out how the same technology that is in self-driving cars and connected homes will run chemical plants.

Building on our existing research expertise

The centre will work collaboratively across the University to transform the chemical industry.

Discover some of our research at Surrey into important future technologies.

5G Innovation Centre
Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing
Centre for Environment and Sustainability
Surrey Space Centre

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Centre for Connected Plants of the Future
Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 7XH