Process Synthesis and Design

Code

CHEE4032

School

Chemical & Environmental Engineering

Level

4

Credits

10

Semesters

Autumn Malaysia

Summary

This has group projects with teams of 3/4 students. The projects cover flowsheet synthesis, optimisation and process design.
 

Target Students

Available to Year 4 students registered on the following courses: Chemical Engineering and Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering, MSc in Chemical Engineering

Classes

• One 3-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks

Assessment

• 60% Coursework 1: Group report and presentation
• 40% Coursework 2: Group report

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

UK PO

A2.5.2 Understand the inter-dependence of elements of a complex system and be able to synthesise such systems by integrating process steps into a sequence and applying analysis techniques such as balances (mass, energy) and pinch.

A4.1.4 Encourage students to take a broad view when confronted with complexity arising from the interaction and integration of the different parts of a process or system.

A4.1.7 Process design – synthesis of unit operations into a manufacturing process to meet a specification.

A4.3.1 Have a comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and an ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations.

A4.3.3 Have the ability to generate an innovative design for processes, systems and products to fulfil new needs.

A6.0.3 Have the ability to develop innovative approaches.

A6.1 Cover ‘Depth’ subjects in the area of process design.

A6.3 Cover Level F in chemical engineering practice and chemical engineering design.

EAC PO

PO3: Design/Development of Solutions - Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design chemical engineering systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (WK5);

PO6: The Engineer and the World - Analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in solving complex engineering problems (WK1, WK5, and WK7)

PO9: Communication - Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences;

Conveners

• Prof Dominic Foo