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Process design is a major part of the chemical engineering profession. In this unit, students will undertake the design of an industrial plant, from conceptual process development to final commissioning. The design will include technology selection, heat and mass balance analysis, progressive development of design diagrams, process safety, and economic analysis. A complete design report is to be produced. This unit synthesises the previous units in the chemical engineering degree to represent the work that a typical engineer undertakes in an engineering company or consultancy.
Students must pass units ENS3112 and ENS3113
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, project-based learning, independent study.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Feasibility study and basic design | 15% |
| Assignment | Detailed equipment design and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) | 20% |
| Report | Design review (HAZOP) and economic analysis | 15% |
| Project ^ | Final design report and presentation | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
Sinnott, R.K. (2005). Coulson and Richardson's chemical engineering volume 6 - chemical engineering design (4th ed.). Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. Note: Seminal Reference.
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