Design Project 2

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School:

School of Applied Sciences

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

H (FHEQ Level 6)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2024-09-01

Module Leader:

Athanasios Angelis-Dimakis

Version Number

2024.02

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Tutorial and Project Supervision

Lecture

Requirements

Co-requisites

Pre-requisites

Professional Body Requirements

Institution of Chemical Engineers

Requirement: YesFrom the IChemE Accreditation Guide: “In order to meet the learning outcomes associated with the systems approach, the design portfolio must include a major design exercise which addresses the complexity issues arising from the interaction and integration of the different parts of a process or system. It is expected that this major project will be undertaken by teams of students and that this will contribute significantly to the development of the students’ transferable skills such as communication and team working.” A minimum of 30 UK credits of Design Project work is required for IChemE accreditation.

Synopsis

This module, together with SHC4038 Design Project 1, aims to: give experience of the design of a process from the conceptual stage through to detailed design; apply and integrate chemical engineering skills acquired from other modules; encourage a creative approach to chemical engineering design; gain experience of working in a … For more content click the Read More button below. The Design Project 1 module covers the initial Part 1 Design Proposal and the Individual Detailed Design. The peer- and self-evaluated Teamwork component is also allocated for assessment purposes to that module. This Design Project 2 module complements that module with the Part 3 Consolidated Design, Group Presentation and Individual Oral Examination and Supervisor Assessment, and with taught and examined material covering process integration, management and engineering ethics. The supervisor-evaluated Teamwork component is also allocated for assessment purposes to this module.

The Design Project 1 module covers the initial Part 1 Design Proposal and the Individual Detailed Design. The peer- and self-evaluated Teamwork component is also allocated for assessment purposes to that module. This Design Project 2 module complements that module with the Part 3 Consolidated Design, Group Presentation and Individual Oral Examination and Supervisor Assessment, and with taught and examined material covering process integration, management and engineering ethics. The supervisor-evaluated Teamwork component is also allocated for assessment purposes to this module.

Learning Strategy

Working within a design team to synthesise and present demonstrably plausible consolidated group designs under expert supervision while developing teamwork and communication skills. A combination of traditional lectures and interactive tutorials will be used to introduce the taught material. Tutorials will be used to develop problem solving and help further … For more content click the Read More button below.

Working within a design team to synthesise and present demonstrably plausible consolidated group designs under expert supervision while developing teamwork and communication skills.

A combination of traditional lectures and interactive tutorials will be used to introduce the taught material. Tutorials will be used to develop problem solving and help further understanding of material covered in lectures and pre-lecture material. Tutorial workshops will be used to initiate managed group discussions and debates around management and ethics. Engagement with course material external to lectures will be linked to coursework activities in order to ensure good uptake. The coursework assignment will allow students to consolidate and apply theoretical knowledge, while the taught theoretical material will be deployed where appropriate into the design task.

Outline Syllabus

Holistic and integrated chemical engineering The taught and examined component of this module, delivered in Term 1, covers technical, managerial and ethical aspects of holistic systems thinking relevant to chemical engineering design and practice.Heat integration is exemplary of process systems engineering, which is the distinctive heart of chemical engineering. Heat … For more content click the Read More button below. Consolidated chemical engineering design. The Design Project component of this module follows on from the Part 1 Group and Part 2 Individual Design tasks in Design Project 1 and consolidates these into a Part 3 Consolidated Design that covers overall plant layout, piping and instrumentation, process integration, control, safety, sustainability, ethical and economic evaluations. These consolidation activities will be enhanced by a complementary lecture series including external speakers from industry. The consolidated design will be presented via a group oral presentation, with individual design tasks contextualised and defended in individual oral examinations.

Holistic and integrated chemical engineering

The taught and examined component of this module, delivered in Term 1, covers technical, managerial and ethical aspects of holistic systems thinking relevant to chemical engineering design and practice.
Heat integration is exemplary of process systems engineering, which is the distinctive heart of chemical engineering. Heat integration is introduced in the context of the onion model of process design, leading to energy targeting and design of heat exchanger networks.
Management issues are introduced including management of self (including understanding of personality types and team contributions); management of others (including components of management and management styles); management of projects (including critical path analysis).
Engineering Ethics will be introduced including ethically ambiguous scenarios, case studies of engineering failures, management culture, professional body requirements and fundamental principles of the professional engineer, business ethics and integrity, corporate social responsibility.

Consolidated chemical engineering design.

The Design Project component of this module follows on from the Part 1 Group and Part 2 Individual Design tasks in Design Project 1 and consolidates these into a Part 3 Consolidated Design that covers overall plant layout, piping and instrumentation, process integration, control, safety, sustainability, ethical and economic evaluations. These consolidation activities will be enhanced by a complementary lecture series including external speakers from industry. The consolidated design will be presented via a group oral presentation, with individual design tasks contextualised and defended in individual oral examinations.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

be able to describe the nature and application of process integration principles.

be able to analyse and evaluate the process economics, safety, environmental and ethical issues related to the design and operation of a process plant.

be able to describe and explain management practices and styles.

be able to describe and explain the importance of engineering ethics in a professional context.

be able to undertake energy targeting and heat exchanger network design.

be able to demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills to combine individual design tasks into a consolidated design.

be able to present orally and in writing the process design, justifying any assumptions or decisions made during the project.

Orally defend individual design tasks and place these in the context of the whole design.

be able to apply tools and techniques to successfully manage a project.

10.

be able to critically reflect on personal and case study experiences of management.

11.

be able to critically reflect on personal and case study experiences of management.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written assignment (coursework)

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Presentation

Assessment 3: Exam

Description:Individual oral exam of design This component is requires compulsory pass and is an IChemE requirement based on the November 2023 accreditation visit which included the condition of passing individual assessment elements of the design project modules.

Assessment Weight:10

Assessment Length:25 Mins (Duration)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO8

Individual or Group:Individual

Final Assessment Component:No

Marked Anonymously:No

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:Yes

Assessment 4: Written Assignment

Assessment 5: Written Assignment

Assessment 6: Exam

Description:Exam This component is requires compulsory pass and is an IChemE requirement based on the November 2023 accreditation visit which included the condition of passing individual assessment elements of the design project modules.

Assessment Weight:40

Assessment Length:2 Hours (Duration)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO3, MLO4, MLO5, MLO10, MLO11

Individual or Group:Individual

Final Assessment Component:Yes

Marked Anonymously:Yes

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:No

Assessment Criteria

Students will produce a plausible and rigorous design, show an appreciation of safety, sustainability and economics in regard to process design, and demonstrate creativity in design and clear and effective written and oral presentation skills. Through the coursework and exam, students will demonstrate the ability to describe and critically evaluate … For more content click the Read More button below. Assessment components 3 and 6 require compulsory pass and is an IChemE requirement based on the November 2023 accreditation visit which included the condition of passing individual assessment elements of the design project modules.

Through the coursework and exam, students will demonstrate the ability to describe and critically evaluate management and ethics issues in a chemical engineering context and demonstrate competence in applying systems thinking using technical tools of process integration.

Assessment components 3 and 6 require compulsory pass and is an IChemE requirement based on the November 2023 accreditation visit which included the condition of passing individual assessment elements of the design project modules.

Course and Module Catalogue

Design Project 2 - SHC4039

Please note

School:

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

Graded or Non Graded:

Version Valid From:

Module Leader:

Version Number

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Tutorial and Project Supervision

Lecture

Requirements

Co-requisites

Pre-requisites

Professional Body Requirements

Institution of Chemical Engineers

Synopsis

Learning Strategy

Outline Syllabus

Learning Outcomes

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written assignment (coursework)

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Presentation

Assessment 3: Exam

Assessment 4: Written Assignment

Assessment 5: Written Assignment

Assessment 6: Exam

Assessment Criteria

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