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Case Studies in Process Design
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Abstract
The learning objective is to design, simulate and optimise a real (bio-)chemical process from a process systems perspective. Specifically, a commercial process simulation software will be used for the process simulation and optimisation. Students have to integrate knowledge and develop engineering thinking and skills acquired in the other courses of the curriculum.
Objective
Simulate and optimise a chemical production process using a commercial process simulation software.
Content
Create a model describing the production process - Students will apply a commercial process simulator systematically for process creation and analysis. - Students will create a simulation flowsheet for steady-state simulation - Students will evaluate the sequencing in which process units associated with recycle loops are solved to obtain converged material and energy balances. Evaluate the performance of the production process - Students will analyse and understand the degrees of freedom in modelling process units and flowsheets. - Students will understand the role of process simulators in process creation. - Students will make design specifications and follow the iterations implemented to satisfy them. - Students will judge the role of process simulators in equipment sizing and costing and profitability analysis. - Students will assess the economic performance of the process, including investment and operation costs. - Students will assess the environmental impact of the production process. Optimise the design and operating conditions of the production process - Students will solve sensitivity analyses and optimisations are conducted considering technical and economic criteria. - Students will generate process integration alternatives to improve the initial production process. - Students will optimise the production process considering economic and environmental criteria.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| independent project |
Case Studies in Process Design
This course does not take place on a weekly basis. Instead, a case study is carried out by the students in a specific "case study week" from 9-13 November 2020 in HCI G174.
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No time listed | 42 h semesterly |