Process Design (annual)

Code:

EQ500

Acronym:

AP

Instance: 2004/2005 - A

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://www.fe.up.pt/~sereno/ant0405.htm
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemical Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Chemical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LEQ	72	Plano Oficial EQ a partir 2003	5	6	14,5	-
		Plano para Bachareis EQ a partir de 1996	2	6	14,5	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To develop capacities of synthesis and analysis of Chemical Processes, in an open framework, in order to identify viable processes and apply criteria to select the best suited one.

To familiarise the students with the techniques of computer-aided process design and the use of chemical process simulators.

To develop an integrated project, working in teams, of a new industrial plant facility or the retrofitting of an existing plant that will include:
 definition/selection of an adequate operation sequence (flowsheet);
 prepare detailed mass and energy balances;
 design and specification of main required process equipment;
 preliminary plant lay-out;
 estimation of project cost (capital, operation, financial, other) and profitability analysis.

Program

0. Course objectives, contents and evaluation methodology.
1. Introduction to chemical process design (SSL chap. 1).
2. Process creation. Preliminary process synthesis (SSL chap. 2).
3. Computer-aided process design (SSL chap. 3, app.II, app.III).
4. Heuristics for process synthesis (SSL chap. 4).
5. Synthesis of separation trains (SSL chap. 5).
6. Second law analysis (SSL chap. 6).
7. Synthesis of heat exchanger networks (SSL chap. 7).
8. Cost estimation and profitability analysis (SSL chap. 9 e 10)
9. Equipment selection and specification (SSL app.X)
10. Utility generation and distribution (Broughton)
11. Interaction of process design and process control. Brief reference to controllability analysis (SSL chap. 12 e 13)
12. Written process design report and oral presentation (SSL chap.15)
13. Execution of the design of a new process or of the retrofit of an existing plant (prepared by a team of 5 to 6 students).

Main Bibliography

Seider, W.D., Seader, J.D., Lewin, D.R., 1999. “Process Design Principles: synthesis, analysis & evaluation”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Peters, M.S., Timmerhaus, K.D., 1991. “Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers, 4th ed.”, McGraw Hill Book, Inc. - (P&T)
Broughton, J., 1994.

Teaching methods and learning activities

All topics are presented and discussed during 01h30 weekly class periods. HYSYS process simulator will be introduced during tutorials taking place during the 1st semester. Each team will meet every week with the staff member supervising each design group project.

Software

HYSYS Process Simulator

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Eligibility for exams

Minimum weighted average of 10/20

Calculation formula of final grade

Indicated in 3b)

Examinations or Special Assignments

Indicated in 3b)

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Because it is essentially a teamwork project a full individual evaluation is not possible. An effective teamwork is required.

Classification improvement

A reformulation and improvement of the final report is required with the agreement of the whole team, plus an oral exam