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Process engineering design projects, risk reduction techniques, heat exchanger design, an introduction to materials science and material and energy balance software.
This course provides an introduction to process design. The course introduces the Douglas hierarchical design philosophy and the use of process simulators to aid in process design. The course builds on the material and energy balances taught in the 1st professional year and extends these to the design of more complex processes. The design of specific unit operations is introduced by providing a detailed introduction to heat exchanger design. The course also builds on the process safety material taught in ENCH295 to look at consequence modelling and techniques for risk reduction in process safety. An introduction to engineering materials for chemical engineers is also provided. Course Content• Introduction to Process Design PD (Dr Daniel Holland, DJH)• Heat Exchanger Design HE (Prof. Shusheng Pang, SSP)• UNISIM Software Package Training (DJH)• Process Safety (consequence modelling and risk reduction) RR (Dr Daniel Holland, DJH)• Introduction to Engineering Materials EM (Prof Mark Staiger – Mech Eng, MS)
Knowledge outcomesRapidly analyse the economics of potential process for the production of chemicals.Optimise processes using process modelling software.Design heat exchangers for process applications.Evaluate safety of proposed processes.Design systems to reduce the risk in industrial processes.Understand how microstructure influences material properties.Classify materials based on measured properties.Identify suitable materials for process applications.Transferable skillsTeam working.Communication of complex idea to peers.Simple economic analysis.
ENCH291
ENCH363
TOPICS• Risk Reduction (DH) - More exploration of risk versus hazard. Introduce design tools of risk reduction techniques and inherent safety. Brief coverage of major safety laws in New Zealand. Course notes provided.• Introduction to Process Design PD (DJH) - An introduction to the strategy of process design along with a design project.• Heat Exchanger Design (SSP)Sizing and specification of heat exchangers, including shell-and-tube heat exchangers.• UNISIM (DJH) - This is an introduction to industrial process simulation software packages UNISIM, which is an industry standard, particularly for the oil and gas industries. Instruction on the use of this package will be given, followed by hands-on practice in the computer lab.• Materials (MS) - Introduction to the concepts and properties of engineering materials. This section will be lectured by Assoc. Prof. Mark Staiger from Mechanical Engineering.DESIGN PROJECTSDesign Project (DJH): A project selected to enable students to use their knowledge from other courses in the context of process design.UNISIM Process Design (DJH): Computer aided design of processing plant using the UNISIM simulator. Basic tuition on using the simulator will be given followed by application to a set design problem. This section will have one lecture followed by two labs in the Glade Computer Lab in the subsequent weeks. There will be one assignment.CONTRIBUTION TO ACCREDITATION REQUIRMENTSThis course contributes to the following Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) graduate profiles2. Formulate and solve models that predict the behaviour of part or all of complex engineering systems, using first principles of the fundamental engineering sciences and mathematics;3. Synthesise and demonstrate the efficacy of solutions to part or all of complex engineering problems;4. Recognise when further information is needed and be able to find it by identifying, evaluating and drawing conclusions from all pertinent sources of information, and by designing and carrying out experiments;5. Understand the accepted methods of dealing with uncertainty (such as safety factors) and the limitations of the applicability of methods of design and analysis and identify, evaluate and manage the physical risks in complex engineering problems;6. Function effectively in a team by working co-operatively with the capacity to become a leader or manager;7. Communicate effectively, comprehending and writing effective reports and design documentation, summarising information, making effective oral presentations and giving and receiving clear oral instructions;8. Understand the role of engineers and their responsibility to society by demonstrating an understanding of the general responsibilities of a professional engineer;10. Demonstrate competence in the practical art of engineering in their area of specialisation by showing in design an understanding of the practical methods for the construction and maintenance of engineering products, and using modern calculation and design tools competently for complex engineering problems.This course contributes to the following Institute of Chemical Engineers, UK (IChemE) Chemical engineering learning outcomes(2) Core Chemical Engineering: “Systems”(3) Design(4) Social, environmental and economic contextMEng(3) Development and applications of skills – increased skills (both subject-specific skills and transferable skills), normally acquired through enhanced and extended project work;
Daniel Holland
Shusheng Pang and Mark Staiger
STUDENTS REPEATING THE COURSESee the Course Co-ordinator for arrangements on crediting previous year’s assignments.CONCERNSStudents with concerns about the course should contact any of the teachers listed above, the 2nd Pro Director of Studies (Dr Daniel Holland (Term 2), or the Head of Department (Dr. Peter Gostomski).
ASSESSMENT AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONStudents may apply for special consideration if their performance in an assessment worth 10% or more is affected by circumstances including illness, bereavement, and some sporting events. Please see http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/exams/ for more information or ask the course coordinator.Students prevented by circumstances from completing the course after the final date for withdrawing, may apply for special consideration for late discontinuation of the course. Applications must be submitted to the Examinations Office within five days of the end of the main examination period for the semester.
Douglas, James M; Conceptual design of chemical processes ; McGraw-Hill, 1988.
Felder, Richard M. , Rousseau, Ronald W; Elementary principles of chemical processes ; 3rd ed; John Wiley, 2000.
Himmelblau, David Mautner; Basic principles and calculations in chemical engineering ; 5th ed; Prentice Hall, 1989.
REQUIRED TEXTSSupplementary printed notes supplied.
Domestic fee $919.00
International fee $5,000.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Chemical and Process Engineering .