Air Pollution Control Technologies

Code

CHEE4025

School

Chemical and Environmental Engineering

Level

4

Credits

10

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

An Introduction to the selection and design of air pollution control processes.

Topic 1: Control of Particulates

• Cyclone design 
• Electrostatic Precipitator Design 
• Fabric Filter Design 
• Particulate Scrubbers 
   

Topic 2: Design of Auxiliary Equipment: including Hoods, Ducts, Fans and Coolers 

Target Students

Students registered in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering only.

Assessment

• 20% Coursework 1: Individual Student Engineering Design Calculation Assessment Sheet
• 80% Project 1: Individual Student Particulate Process Control Design Project

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

A2 Chemical Engineering Principles:
A2.2.6 – Be able to apply the same underlying fundamental chemical engineering principles (A2.1.1.-A2.1.5) to more complex problems, critically evaluating the limitations of assumptions of the approach taken.

Achievement of the LO is confirmed by the attainment of a minimum of a pass grade (as defined by the set assessment & Grading criteria) for each of the: (1) Individual Design Calculation Sheet [20%], and (2) the Individual Student Particulate Control Design Project Report [80%].

Achievement of the LO demonstrated by the application of a correct mass and energy balance to represent the composition of the off gases to be emitted from the mineral drying kiln present in the process system design given as a client design brief to the students. The client brief is incomplete in the information provided, that requires the student to perform research studies to identify the appropriate combination of intervention or mitigation technologies to both minimize and mitigate the gaseous and particulate emissions to atmosphere. The student is required to use appropriate calculation methods to both size and determine the performance of these individual unit operations that may be combined to form the integrated off kiln gas treatment system o meet current and future emission and exposure limit standards.

A2.4.5 – Be able to apply their knowledge of chemical engineering process & product technology principles (A2.4.1-A2.4.5) to complex and/or novel unit operations, process equipment, and substances with complex behaviour.

Achievement of the LO is confirmed by the attainment of a minimum of a pass grade (as defined by the set assessment & Grading criteria) for each of the: (1) Individual Design Calculation Sheet [20%], and (2) the Individual Student Particulate Control Design Project Report [80%].

Demonstrated by the ability to select the appropriate type, and determine the size and performance of an integrated application of individual unit operations to either modify and/or mitigate gaseous or particulate process emissions to atmosphere. Demonstrated by the completing of the individual design project.

Demonstrated by the successful completion of a graded design calculation problem sheet.

A2.4.6 – Be able to apply their knowledge of these chemical engineering process & product technology principles (B Level: A2.4.1-A2.4.5 ) to complex problems with conflicting requirements.

Achievement of the LO is confirmed by the attainment of a minimum of a pass grade (as defined by the set assessment & Grading criteria) for the Individual Student Particulate Control Design Project Report [80%].

Demonstrated by the delivery of an appropriate Design Justification Document that is supported by the submission of a PFC and GA drawings and a catalogue of appropriate Equipment Specification sheets that detail the required sizing and performance calculations and data to confirm that the combined operation achieves emission standards that meet the given client brief.

Demonstrated by the submission of an individual design project to meet a given client brief. The students are required to deliver a full design submission to detail the design of a multi component mitigation process to treat the gaseous particulate emissions that exit an inclined rotary dryer, which reduces the moisture content of a mineral feed to produce a required mineral product to a given specification. The information given to the student is incomplete and the student is required to supplement the given information by appropriate data and technical information available from reliable, citable sources.

A2.7.6 – Be able to apply principles of sustainability, economics and ethics (B Level: A2.7.1-A2.7.5) to novel and complex situations with conflicting requirements.

Achievement of the LO is confirmed by the attainment of a minimum of a pass grade (as defined by the set assessment & Grading criteria) for the Individual Student Particulate Control Design Project Report [80%].

Demonstrated by the delivery of an appropriate Sustainability and Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed integrated design process that meets the given client brief. Ability to apply the IChemE Sustainability Indices to evaluate the design process proposed. Demonstrated by the economics analyses included as part of the Individual Particulate Control Design Project report that will include an assessment of the financial risks of the proposed project, by the presentation and analysis of appropriate cost sensitivity studies.

A4 Chemical Engineering Design:
A4.2.10 - Have the ability to generate an innovative design for processes, systems and products to fulfill new needs.

Demonstrated by the delivery of an appropriate Design Justification Document that is supported by the submission of a PFC and GA drawings and a catalogue of appropriate Equipment Specification sheets that detail the required sizing and performance calculations and data to confirm that the combined operation achieves emission standards that meet the given client brief.

Conveners

• Dr Ian Stuart Lowndes