302261 (v.2) ChE 311 Process Design and Synthesis

Area:

Department of Chemical Engineering

Contact Hours:

2.5

Credits:

12.5

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

2 x 1 Hours Monthly

Anti Requisite(s):

302394 (v.2) ChE 517 Process Design and Synthesis or any previous version

Prerequisite(s):

302240 (v.3) ChE 227 Process Principles or any previous version
AND
302246 (v.2) ChE 221 Fluid Mechanics or any previous version
AND
302249 (v.2) ChE 223 Thermodynamics or any previous version
AND
302251 (v.3) ChE 224 Process Systems Analysis or any previous version
AND
302253 (v.3) ChE 327 Process Heat Transfer or any previous version
AND
302257 (v.2) ChE 321 Mass Transfer Operations or any previous version

To introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles of process design and synthesis, and the use of flowsheet simulators (eg ASPEN PLUS) to assist in process design, and the application of economics in venture analysis. The contents will include process synthesis, process flowsheeting, unit operation models, freedom analysis of the process, tearing, flowsheet partitioning, design specification, optimisation and economic analysis. Familiarise students with the use of ASPEN PLUS in process design. Allow students to apply knowledge learned to design and costing of a basic chemical process in a simple design project.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley 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

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