302394 (v.2) ChE 517 Process Design and Synthesis

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Area:	Department of Chemical Engineering
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s):	302261 (v.2) ChE 311 Process Design and Synthesis or any previous version
Syllabus:	Introduction to the basic concepts and principles of process design, including selection of equipment, safety issues and simple economic analysis. Use of computer simulation packages for process design, including Hysys and ASPEN. Exercises in process integration using computer aided process design techniques in simple design projects.
Unit Outcomes:	Master the basic concepts and principles of process design. Integrate knowledge learnt in other chemical engineering subjects and apply the knowledge in process design projects. Draw process flow sheets of a process and establish starting points for subsequent computer analysis. Select equipment items and associated safety issues. Know how to use a computer simulation package to solve process design problems. Perform simple economic analysis of a process design and optimise the design.
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:	J.M. Coulson and J.F. Richardson, "Chemical Engineering (Volumes 3 and 6)", Pergamon Press, Oxford (1998)
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y