Process Design & Control
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE2048 | Chemical and Environmental Engineering | 2 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- CHEE2048
- School
- Chemical and Environmental Engineering
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module introduces the elements of cost estimation and simple economic design of process plants. Ideas of process development and simple heat exchanger synthesis techniques are presented. To illustrate detailed design, some examples of the conversion of a process design to an engineered plant are considered.
This module also forms as an introduction to process dynamics and control. Students will gain experience in dynamic process simulation and process control concepts. Also will become familiar with the concept of Control features, PID, reliability, HAZOP/CHAZOP.
Re-Assessment: The module will be re-assessed through 100% individual coursework (essay or assignment).
Target Students
Available only to students studying Year 2 BEng/MEng (Hons), Chemical & Chemical with Environmental Engineering & Environmental Engineering
Assessment
- 30% Coursework 1: Staged Delivery Group Design Project: Coursework Task 1
- 50% Coursework 2: Staged Delivery Group Design Project: Coursework Task 2
- 20% In Class Test 1 (ExamSys) (1-hour): Individual Student ExamSys multiple choice in class test Control Test 1
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To ensure that students understand the fundamental basis of design, and the design tools most commonly used by engineers in industry. To apply basic mass and energy balances to estimate capacities of the process equipment needed. To learn the design criteria for few process equipment, including: pumps, heat exchangers, phase separators. To learn to apply the basics of process plant economics and plant optimisation using cost models.The module also aims to introduce the concept of process control to the students, the appreciation of the dynamic characteristics of a real system, control strategies and features, PID controllers, sensors and control system reliability and case studies in unit operations.Learning Outcomes
A2 Chemical Engineering Principles:
A2.1.3 Be able to apply the principles to the analysis of complex systems within a structured approach to safety, health and sustainability.
(Assessed in the Individual Student Control Engineering Computer Based ExamSys Multiple Choice In-Class Test and in the Group Design Project)
A2.1.5 Different time scales: short and long periods; steady and unsteady state.
(Assessed in the Individual Student Control Engineering Computer Based ExamSys Multiple Choice In-Class Test and in the Group Design Project)
A2.2.1 Understand the principles of material and energy balances and be able to apply them to chemical engineering problems.
(Assessed in the Group Design Project)
A2.3.1 Be familiar with the application and limitations of a range of modelling approaches including first-principles models, simple empirical correlations, and artificial intelligence approaches.
(Assessed in the Individual Student Control Engineering Computer Based ExamSys Multiple Choice In-Class Test)
A2.4.1 Understand the most widely used unit operations of separation and mixing; particle technology; equipment sizing and performance; biological systems.
(Assessed in the Individual Student Control Engineering Computer Based ExamSys Multiple Choice In-Class Test and in the Group Design Project)
A2.4.3 Understand the principles on which processing equipment operates to determine equipment size and performance of common items such as reactors, exchangers and columns.
(Assessed in the Group Design Project)
A.2.4.5 be able to apply their knowledge of chemical engineering principles to complex and/or novel unit operations, process equipment, and substances with complex behaviour.
(Assessed in the Group Design Project)
A2.5.3 Understand system dynamics, being able to determine the dynamic response to changes in a process, design measurement and control functions, and determine its performance.
(Assessed in the Individual Student Control Engineering Computer Based ExamSys Multiple Choice In-Class Test)
A2.6.1 Students graduating from an accredited programme will: be able to identify the principal hazard sources in chemical and related processes (including biological hazards).
(Assessed in the Group Design Project)
A2.6.2 Understand the principles of safety and loss prevention, and their application to inherently safe design; (Assessed in the Group Design Project)
A2.6.3 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.
(Assessed in the Group Design Project)
A2.6.4 Be able to apply systematic methods for identifying process hazards (eg HAZOP), and for assessing the range of consequences (eg impact on people, environmental reputation, financial, security); Sustainability and Economics, Ethics.
(Assessed in the Group Design Project)
A2.7.2 Be able to apply the principles of process, plant and project economics.
(Assessed in the project: Students to carry out CAPEX and OPEX estimations)
A4 Chemical Engineering Design:
A4.2.3 Be able to deploy chemical engineering knowledge using rigorous calculation and results analysis to develop a design and with appropriate checks on feasibility and practicality.
(Assessed in the Group Design Project)
A.4.2.5 Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of their design, including its immediate and life cycle environmental impacts.
(Assessed in the Group Design Project)
A5.2.1 Have developed a wide range of problem-solving skills.
(Assessed in the Individual Student Control Engineering Computer Based ExamSys Multiple Choice In-Class Test and in the Group Design Project)
A5.2.3 Recognise the importance of working inclusively and effectively with others from a diverse range of backgrounds and have acquired a range of experience in achieving this.
(Assessed in the Group Design Project through WebPA)