Online Courses Handbook 2003

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.2) ChE 122 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.2) ChE 224 Process Systems Analysis or any previous version AND 302253 (v.2) ChE 226 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.