Accelerated Design Training

Code

CHEE4018

School

Chemical and Environmental Engineering

Level

4

Credits

30

Semesters

Full Year UK

Summary

Students undertaking this module will complete a group design project with a large individual component. The module is student-lead under the guidance of a group of academics.

Target Students

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

Classes

• One 4-hour workshop each week for 23 weeks
• One 4-hour workshop each week for 23 weeks
• One 8-hour un assigned
• One 2-hour lecture each week for 23 weeks
• One 1-hour computing each week for 23 weeks

Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester It is recommended that students engage in a minimum of 6 hours Group Working time per week.

Assessment

• 30% Coursework 1: A group conceptual design task consisting of: basis of design, a minimum of 3 PFDs for different process configurations and a 3 page report outlining the comparative performance of each configuration. Due in November.
• Viva voce: Viva voce and Web PA 100% personal participation
• 70% Coursework 2: Detailed group design task consisting of 10 separate components. Due in April.

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

A2 Chemical Engineering Principles:

A2.2.6 Be able to apply the same underlying principles to more complex problems, critically evaluating the limitations of assumptions of the approach taken GDP provides experience of integrating unit operations into a complete plant incl. control, layout and operational considerations

A2.6.7 Be able to apply the same principles with systems thinking to more complex problems

A2.6.8 Have some understanding of the limits of available technology and of the potential of new and emerging technology

A2.7.6 Be able to apply principles of sustainability, economics and ethics to novel and complex situations with conflicting requirements

A4 Chemical Engineering Design:

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

A4.2.8 , Have a comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and an ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations.

A4.2.9 , Be able to work with information that may be incomplete or uncertain, quantify the effect of this on the design and, where appropriate, use theory or experimental research to mitigate deficiencies.

A4.2.10 , Have the ability to generate an innovative design for processes, systems and products to fulfil new needs.

A4.2.11 , Have achieved within the design project(s) some of the Level F outcomes in Section A2, such as:

A4.2.11.1 , Detailed design of control systems based on process dynamics;

A4.2.11.2 , Design and operation aspects of start-up and shut-down;

A4.2.11.3 , Design of a process for a novel product for which data are unreliable or limited

A4.2.11.4 , Evaluation of financial and other risks.

A5 Embedded Learning:

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;

A5.2.4 , Recognise the importance of leadership skills and have had some opportunity to acquire these

A5.2.7 , Recognise the importance of project planning and time management and have acquired a range of experience in achieving these.

Conveners

• Mr Seamus Higgins