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

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Area:	Department of Chemical Engineering
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	2.5
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
Syllabus:	To introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles of process design and synthesis, the use of flowsheet simulators (eg ASPEN PLUS) to assist in process design and the application of economics in venture analysis. The contents will includeprocess 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 cost a basic chemical process in a simple design project.
Unit Outcomes:	The outcomes of this course enable students to understand basic concepts and principles of process synthesis and design, and to use flowsheet simulators in design, modelling and costing of equipment and plant as well as an economics analysis of the process.
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:	Seider, et al., "Process Design Principles, Synthesis, Analysis, and Evaluation", John Wiley and Sons., (1999)
Unit Texts:	Turton et al., Analysis, Synthesis and Design of Chemical Processes, W.D. Prentice Hall, 1999, Lecture Notes.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y