Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

This course focuses on the systematic design, simulation, and integration and evaluation of chemical processes from a Process Systems Engineering (PSE) perspective. The students will develop skills in steady-state process simulation, process synthesis, heat integration, techno-economic evaluation and life cycle analysis of chemical processes.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete the module must be able to

• account for  principles of systematic process design, including process simulation, synthesis, integration, and evaluation.
• explain the theoretical and computational basis of steady-state process simulation.Explain the theoretical and computational basis of steady-state process simulation.
• describe and critically assess the functionalities of major commercial process simulators (e.g., Aspen Plus, Aspen Energy Analyzer).

Skills

• illustrate industrial and laboratory scale research processes through Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)convert a PFD into a robust process model in simulation software
• perform rigorous process mass and energy balances for complex processes
• perform steady-state simulation and evaluate results
• apply sensitivity analysis, case studies, and optimization techniques to improve process performance.Utilize computer-aided tools for process design, integration and debottlenecking

Competences

• independently investigate and solve chemical process design and simulation problems using appropriate modelling and optimization tools. Critically assess the influence of thermodynamics, kinetics, and operating conditions on process performance.

Type of instruction

• Lectures
• Hands-on practical exercises with simulation software
• Group and individual instruction

Extent and expected workload

150 hours

Exam

Exams