The objective of the project is to develop new design methods, supported by software, for combined energy and water management. The purpose is to minimise energy consumption, fresh water use, wastewater generation whilst minimising the cost of disposal of any waste generated. Both continuous and batch/semicontinuous processes are addressed. This novel concept for combined minimisation of energy and water consumption will also be extended for use in the Pulp and Paper Industry. Where the objective is to decrease energy consumption by a minimum of 20%. The semicontinuous and batch processes targeted for the food and drink industries also offer the potential for significant reductions of about 40% in water and 60% in energy consumption.