302302 (v.2) ChE 473 Advanced Process Simulation


Area:

Department of Chemical Engineering

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.5
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

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.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

30301 Chemical Engineering

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Miri Sarawak Campus Semester 2 Y    
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area