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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Engineering : Chemical Engineering

411-404 Process Engineering 4

Credit Points:

7.1

Coordinator:

Professor David Boger and Ms Joan Gravina

Prerequisite/s:

421-303 Mathematics for Engineers 3.1, 619-001 Statistics for Engineers, 411-301 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, 411-302 Transport Phenomena 2, 411-303 Solids/Fluids Processing, 411-305 Heat Transfer, 411-306 Separation Processes 1, 411-308 Process Engineering 3, 411-309 Process Equipment & Design 2.

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

39 hours involving 13 three-hour tutorials practice classes

Objectives:

Students completing this subject will:

  • be able to tackle ill-defined engineering tasks;

  • be able to organise or prioritise tasks to meet deadlines;

  • be able to communicate effectively;

  • have an appreciation of the documents used in the design of process plants;

  • have an appreciation of the resources available that can be used in the design of chemical plants.

Content:

Introduction of chemical plant feasibility and design through a series of assignments in the following areas. Process plant economic analysis, sensitivity of economics to external influences, consideration of other effects on project viability, i.e. political, environmental, etc. Integrated process design of a chemical plant including the necessary documentation, consideration of control strategy for safe operation. Discussion of the various tools and resources available for design of chemical plants.

Assessment:

Not more than 13 assignments of no more than 5000 words, completed during the semester.
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