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Case Studies in Process Design I
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Abstract
The focus of part I of the case study course lies on the literature-based comparison of chemical process alternatives. Based on this compilation and selected quantitative as well as qualitative measures, a process assessment and comparison is conducted. A basic flowsheet is then generated, and mass and energy balances are performed to carry out a preliminary economic and environmental assessment.
Objective
- to obtain knowledge about different databases and sources of information - application of the knowledge obtained in lectures to a real problem - problem-oriented problem solving (application of different methods to the same subject) - team work - report writing and presentation techniques
Content
The focus of part I of the case study course lies on the literature-based comparison of chemical process alternatives. For this purpose, relevant substance data (i.e. physico-chemical, toxicological, safety, and environmental data), as well as information about synthesis routes and technical implementations (i.e. on reaction kinetics; possible separation operations; economic, safety, and environmental aspects), are collected from the literature. Based on this compilation and selected quantitative as well as qualitative measures, a process assessment and comparison is conducted and the most promising process alternative is chosen for further evaluation. For this alternative, a basic flowsheet and mass and energy balances are generated.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
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| independent project |
Case Studies in Process Design I
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", 25-29 October 2021. Besides, there will be four introductory lectures to the project (before the case study week) as follows: October 1/8/15/22 from 13-16.
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39 h semesterly |