Course detail
Design and Control of Processes
FSI-KPJAcad. year: 2011/2012
The course is concerned with the sequence of steps in the design, construction and start up of typical process units.
Design of process units with the aid of modern simulating software programs.
Computer aided flow sheeting.
Material and energy balances of process units including chemical reactors, and recycle streams.
Inserting forward and backward controllers.
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Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
Prerequisites
Basic properties of heat, mass and momentum transfer systems.
Mathematical and numerical methods for solving engineering problems; description and computer modelling of physical and chemical processes with ordinary and partial differential equations; treatment and interpretation of engineering data.
The solution of systems of linear equations, including direct and iterative techniques. Roots of equations and systems of equations. Numerical interpolation, differentiation and integration.
Fundamental principles of digital computing:
The ability to self-learn computer applications.
The ability to solve chemical engineering problems with the aid of computers.
A working knowledge of basic numerical methods used in engineering. E.g.,
interpolation, curve fitting, integration, differentiation, optimization and systems of algebraic or differential equations.
The ability to write computer programs.
Co-requisites
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Mass and energy balance of a simple technological plant in ChemCad environment.
At the examination students demonstrate mastering the basics of process enginee's design work.
Course curriculum
Work placements
Aims
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
The lecture is combined with the demonstration of computerized solution of partial problems.
The students may work in the laboratory also at the agreed time besides regular lessons.
Recommended optional programme components
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Recommended reading
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
The following problematic from point of chemical engineer’s view:
1. Material and Heat balances with simulating programs.
2. Developing the flow sheet.
3. Heat exchanger networks.
4. Distillation trains.
5. The design tool – software for chemical engineers.
6. Data banks and data bases.
7. Process optimization.
8. Flow diagrams and control.
9. Plant erection.
10. Plant commissioning.
Computer-assisted exercise
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
2. Developing the flow sheet.
3. Heat exchanger networks.
4. Distillation trains.
5. The design tool – software for chemical engineers.
6. Data banks and data bases.
7. Process optimization.
8. Flow diagrams and control.
9. Plant erection.
10. Plant commissioning.