302302 (v.2) ChE 473 Advanced Process Simulation

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Area:	Department of Chemical Engineering
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	2.5
Tutorial:	2 x 1 Hours Monthly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s):	302215 (v.2) ChE 559 Advanced Process Simulation or any previous version
Prerequisite(s):	302261 (v.2) ChE 311 Process Design and Synthesis or any previous version AND 302268 (v.2) ChE 411 Advanced Process Control or any previous version
Syllabus:	Introduction to process simulators - thermodynamic models. Pseudocomponents and hydrocarbon characterisation. Thermodynamic models - fitting non-ideal phase behaviour. Phase behaviour, dew points, critical behaviour, solids. Flowsheeting - refrigeration units. Flowsheeting - turboexpander plant - basic setup. Flowsheeting - turboexpander plant. Heat integration. Flowsheeting - fractionation plants. Flowsheeting - amine unit simulation - basic setup, effect of process conditions. Flowsheeting - dynamic simulation - Deethanizer application setup. Flowsheeting - dynamic simulation - Deethanizer control loops.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students should have been introduced to the simulation of typical industrial processing facilities with emphasis on practical applications. Students will do hands-on simulation and optimisation of several types of facilities in the Hysis environment.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Biegler, L.T., Grossman, I.E. and Westerberg, A.W., (1997), 'Systematic Methods of Chemical Process Design', Prentice Hall International Series. Seider, W.D., Seader, J.D., and Lewin, D.R., "Process Design Principles, John Wiley & Sons.
Unit Texts:	Hysis manual.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 40%. Individual Project 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Miri Sarawak Campus Semester 2 Y