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School:

School of Applied Sciences

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

I (FHEQ Level 5)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2016-09-01

Module Leader:

Lande Liu

Version Number

2022.01

Learning Methods

Tutorial and Project Supervision

Supervised Time in Studio/Workshop

Lecture

Guided Independent Study

Requirements

Synopsis

This module provides with the knowledge and understanding of chemical engineering design in practice mainly in the aspects of process design. It also extends the use of essential chemical engineering design tools for process simulation.

This module provides with the knowledge and understanding of chemical engineering design in practice mainly in the aspects of process design. It also extends the use of essential chemical engineering design tools for process simulation.

Learning Strategy

Lectures will be used to introduce the key definitions and concepts. Worked examples are used to illustrate the methods for solving material balance problems. Students will develop and practice their problem solving skills during the weekly 1-2 hour tutorial sessions guided by academic staff. On-line assessments will be provided via… For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

Engineering codes and standards.Flowsheet development: from concept to detailed.Heat integration: utility system and energy recovery.Advanced heat exchanger design, including evaporator and reboiler configurations and design factors/limitations.Process simulation tools.Process flow diagram: piping and controlling instruments, pumps and compressors.Selection of materials for construction.Economic evaluation: capital and operating costs, revenue, cash flow, price… For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
be able recall and describe the importance of engineering codes of practice.
2.
be able to recall the procedures and essential contents for developing a process flowsheet.
3.
be able to describe principles of energy recovery and heat integration.
4.
be able to explain the impact of materials selected for construction in design.
5.
be able to describe considerations around environmental issues and design for pollution control.
6.
be able to recall evaporator and reboiler configurations and design factors/limitations.
7.
be able to perform process simulations.
8.
be able to integrate heat exchanger networks, process control instruments into a process flow diagram.
9.
be able to perform calculations for the design of an evaporator and reboiler heat exchanger.
10.
be able to carry out economic analysis for a process.
11.
be able to evaluate legal, safety and environmental issues in process design.
12.
be able to develop a process flowsheet to a professional standard incorporating heat exchanger networks and controlling instruments.
13.
be able to carry out an economic analysis based on cost estimation, revenue calculation, profit and predicted payback period.
14.
be able to apply simulation and Excel tools for a process design for the estimation of material and energy balances.
15.
be able to optimise a process using a range of approaches.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Exam

Assessment Criteria

Students will show the ability to carry out a design for essentially the flow sheet development, economic analysis and use design tools to calculate material and energy balances for various processes.

Students will show the ability to carry out a design for essentially the flow sheet development, economic analysis and use design tools to calculate material and energy balances for various processes.

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