ENCH 430 Chemical System Design (3)

 

Required course for chemical engineering specialty.

 

Catalog Description:

Application of systems design techniques to the design of chemical processes. Discussion of case studies including separation processes, heat exchanger networks, and process utilities. Individual or group design problems. Spring semester. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: ENGR 385, ENCH 432, 433, 435 with grades of C or better. Corequisite: 434. May be registered as ENEV 430.  Credit not allowed in both ENCH 430 and ENEV 430.

 

Prerequisites:

ENGR 385, ENCH 432, 433, 435 with grades of C or better.

 

Corequisite:

ENCH 434

 

Text book/References:

Turton et al., Analysis, Synthesis and Design of Chemical Processes, 2nd ed., Prentice-Hall;

Allen and Shonnard, Green Engineering: Environmentally Conscious Design of Chemical Processes, Prentice-Hall.

Web site with complete assignments and schedule: http://chem.engr.utc.edu/430

 

Course Objectives: (numbers in parentheses indicate the relationship to engineering program outcomes)

Familiarize students with all major aspects of the design of chemical process systems.

·                     Students will be able to apply mathematics and computer applications to analyze chemical process systems (1). 

·                     Students will be able to use engineering principles and modern engineering tools to identify, analyze, and solve engineering problems involving chemical process systems (2).

·                     Students will be able to design systems, components, or processes to meet customer specifications using a structured design process involving an chemical process system (4).

·                     Students will be able to work in multi-disciplinary teams and to communicate effectively (5).

·                     Students will display an understanding of professional ethics and the need for and ability to engage in continuing professional education (6)

·                     Students will display a knowledge of contemporary issues, and the recognition of the impact of engineering decisions within the global and societal context (7)

 

Class/Laboratory Schedule:

Lecture either three times per week at 50 minutes per class, or two times per week at 75 minutes per class.

 

Topics Covered:

1.        Processes Diagrams

2.        Engineering Economic Analysis of Processes

3.        Technical Analysis of a Process

4.        Analysis of System Performance

5.        Synthesis and Optimization of a Process Flow Diagram

6.        The Professional Engineer, the Environment, and Communications

7.        Group Design Project

 

Contribution to Professional Component:

Contributes toward the 1.5 years of engineering topics as a 3 credit hour course in engineering sciences.

 

Relationship of course to program outcomes

This course supports engineering outcomes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

 

Prepared by:         Dr. Jim Henry, 04/03/03