Process Design and Control
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE2050 | Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineeri | 2 | 20 | Full year China |
- Code
- CHEE2050
- School
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineeri
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full year China
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.
Target Students
Available to students studying BEng (Hons), Chemical &; Environmental Engineering
Classes
- One 3-hour workshop each week for 12 weeks
- One 2-hour workshop each week for 11 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
- One 3-hour laboratory each week for 7 weeks
- One 2-hour computing each week for 11 weeks
Assessment
- 10% Coursework 1: Group coursework
- 15% Inclass Test 1: Process Control Test 1, 2 hours Individual Student ROGO Choice In class Test in autumn
- 25% Inclass Test 2: Process Control Test 2, 2 hours Individual Student ROGO Choice In class Test in autumn
- 35% Coursework 2: FEED Analysis Report
- 10% Presentation: Tender Presentation
- 5% Lab Report: Lab report
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
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
A2.1.3 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 ROGO Multiple Choice In-Class Tests
• Assessed in the Group Design Project
A2.1.4 Different types of process, including continuous and batch; chemical processes and bioprocesses.
• Assessed in the Individual Student Control Engineering Computer Based ROGO Multiple Choice In-Class Tests 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 ROGO Multiple Choice In-Class Tests 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: students to carry out material and energy balances
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 ROGO 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 ROGO 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: Students to design process equipment.
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 ROGO Multiple Choice In-Class Tests
A2.6.1 Be able to identify the principal hazard sources in chemical and related processes (including biological hazards).
• Assessed in the Group Design Project and in an individual student class test: Students to carry out HAZID/ HAZOP in the 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 and in an individual student class test: Students to carry out HAZID/ HAZOP in the 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).
• Assessed in the Group Design Project and by an in-class test: Students to carry out HAZID/ HAZOP in the project
A2.7.2 Be able to apply the principles of process, plant and project economics.
• Assessed in the Group Design Project: Students to carry out CAPEX and OPEX estimations
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 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
Conveners
- Zheng WANG
- Dr Di Hu