Process Design and Control

Code

CHEE2042

School

Chemical & Environmental Engineering

Level

2

Credits

20

Semesters

Full Year Malaysia

Summary

Target Students

Year 2 students registered on the following courses: Chemical Engineering and Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering.

Classes

• One 1-hour tutorial each week for 24 weeks
• One 2-hour lecture each week for 24 weeks
• One 3-hour computing each week for 24 weeks

Assessment

• 10% Coursework 1: Control laboratory report
• 15% Coursework 2: Mass and energy balance
• 15% Coursework 3: Safety assessment and control
• 20% Coursework 4: Matlab and simulink
• 20% In-class Test 1
• 20% In-class Test 2

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

MLO’s:
LO1 Calculating plan wide mass and energy balance
LO2  Reviewing the process safety assessment 
LO3 Studying the alternative of process integration and energy saving
L04 Analysing Process performance and it economic evaluations
LO5 Demonstrate a working knowledge of computer programming and relevant software package for engineering mathematical modelling, computations, analysis and visualization particularly in performing steady-state and dynamic processes simulation
LO6 Gain sufficient insight into the methods of process model construction and programming so as to master the process analysis and design by using the steady-state or dynamic simulation
LO7 Gain an appreciation of the dynamics behaviour of processes, control strategies, control algorithms and controller performance
LO8 Gain an appreciation of safety devices, safety codes, alarms and Safety interlock systems.

IchemE PO’s:
A2.1.3 Be able to apply the principles to the analysis of complex systems within a structured approach to safety, health and sustainability.
A2.1.4 Understand the different dynamic behaviour of batch and continuous processes and their impact on process control strategies.
A2.1.5 Appreciation of the steady and unsteady state conditions in plants I the context of process control
A2.2.1 Understand the principles of material and energy balances.
A2.4.2 Understand the principles on which processing equipment operates, and be able to apply methods to determine equipment size and performance of common items such as reactors, exchangers and columns.
A.2.5.3 Understand system dynamics, be able to predict the response to changes in a dynamic system, and be able to design and determine the characteristics and performance of measurement and control functions. 
A4.2.3 Be able to deploy chemical engineering knowledge using rigorous calculation and results analysis to arrive at and verify the realism of the chosen design.
A5.2.1 Have developed a wide range of problem-solving skills
A5.2.3 Recognise the importance of working effectively with others and have acquired a range of experience in achieving this.
A5.2.4 Recognise the importance of leadership skills and have had some opportunity to acquire these
A5.2.5 Be effective users of IT.
A5.2.6 Recognise the importance of project planning and time management and have acquired a range of experience in achieving these.
A2.6.0.1 Understand the inherent nature of safety and loss prevention, and the principal hazard sources in chemical and related processes – including flammability, explosivity and toxicity (including biological hazards).
A2.6.0.2 Understand the principles of risk assessment and of safety management, and be able to apply techniques for the assessment and abatement of process and product hazards.
A2.6.0.3 Understand methods of identifying process hazards (e.g. HAZOP), and of assessing environmental impact.
A2.7.0.3 Be able to apply the principles of process, plant and project economics.

EAC PO

EAC PO2: Problem Analysis - Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and chemical engineering sciences with holistic considerations for sustainable development (WK1 to WK4)

EAC 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);

EAC PO4: Investigation - Conduct investigation of complex engineering problems using research methods including research-based knowledge, including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions (WK8);

EAC PO5:Tool Usage - Create, select and apply, and recognize limitation of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems, (WK2 and WK6);

EAC 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)

EAC PO7: Ethics - Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion (WK9); 

Conveners

• Professor Hon Lam
• Dr Senthil Kumar Arumugasamy