411-445 Process Engineering 3

411-331 Heat and Mass Transport Processes 1, 411-333 Thermodynamics and Reactor Engineering 2, 411-335 Biochemical/Environmental Engineering 1B, 411-336 Process Dynamics and Control and 411-337 Practical and Computer Laboratory.

411-441 Heat and Mass Transport Processes 2, 411-442 Process Equipment Design

Students completing this subject will develop experience in tackling ill-defined engineering tasks as well as organising and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines. Their written communication skills will be enhanced. They will have an appreciation of the documents used in the design of process plants and their awareness will be strengthened of the resources available for use in the design of chemical plants. Their understanding of the issues relating to project and contract management will be deepened.

Content: Practice in conducting chemical plant feasibility and design studies through a series of assignments in the following areas: process plant economic analysis, sensitivity of economics to external influences, consideration of political, environmental and other effects on project viability. Integrated process design of chemical plants including the necessary documentation and the consideration of control strategy for safe operation. Discussion of the various tools and resources available for design of chemical plants. Issues relating to project and contract management.

Assignments not exceeding 100 pages of computations, diagrams and written work.