Instructor: P. C. Sukanek, Anderson 134, Ext. 7023
Text: R. Turton, R. C. Bailie, W. B. Whiting and J. A. Shaeiwitz, Analysis, Synthesis, and Design of Chemical Processes,
Prentice Hall, New Jersey (1998).
References: L. T. Biegler, I. E. Grossman and A. W. Westerberg, Systematic Methods of Chemical Process Design, Prentice Hall, New Jersey (1997).
J. M. Douglas, Conceptual Design of Chemical Processes, McGraw-Hill, Inc., New York (1988).
M. S. Peters and K. L. Timmerhaus, Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers, McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York (1991).
H. J. Sandler and E. T. Luckiewicz, Practical Process Engineering: A Working Approach to Plant Design, Ximix, Inc., Philadelphia (1993).
S. M. Walas, Chemical Process Equipment Selection and Design, Butterworths, Boston (1988).
S. A. Watke (ed), Manual for Report Writing in Engineering Design, Michigan Technological University (1992).
D. R. Woods, Process Design and Engineering Practice, Prentice Hall PTR, New Jersey (1995).
Summary
This course and its predecessor (CHE 509) provide an overview of chemical plant design. An important component of this course is the completion and presentation of a group design project. A major component of this course is performance analysis: Given a particular process, where are the bottlenecks and how may its performance be improved. At the end of the semester, students should be able to: identify the key relationships in system performance, predict qualitatively the effect of process parameters on system output, derive and use quantitative relations between process inputs and process outputs, identify problems with existing processes and suggest methods to rectify them ("troubleshooting"), and identify bottlenecks in process performance and recommend methods to remove them. Oral communication competence will be evaluated in terms of adequate oral delivery, the ability to construct a coherent and logical message and the ability to communicate in the context of chemical engineering.
Students will be required to work in groups. It is essential that each group member contribute to and understand the work
of the group as a whole. Part of each student's grade in the course will be based on the contribution of other members. The
use of computers in analysis, design and presentation is essential. Students are assumed to be familiar with Excel (or
equivalent), Mathcad and HYSYS.
Grades
Grades will be based on homework, one exam, oral progress reports, and the written and oral design reports. The format of the written report must be that described in Chapter 22 of the text. Reports in other formats will not be accepted. The final written report must be turned in no later than 9:00 am, Friday, May 2. The exam will be Thursday, March 20.
Final grades will be calculated on the following basis:
Homework: 15%
Mid-Term Exam: 25%
Progress Reports: 15%
Final Oral Report: 15%
Written Report: 30%
Successful completion of CHE 510 requires that the student take the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
Project
The design project for the semester should represent a significant amount of time and effort on the part of the design group over the course of the entire semester. The group should work together and meet regularly to accomplish its tasks. Progress reports, both oral and written, will be required. The report should state the days, times and attendees at each of its meetings. Each person in the group is responsible for the work of the group. Groups should use all of the resources available to them. Each of the Department faculty can be used as a consultant in accomplishing the design.
Oral progress reports on the design will be scheduled regularly. The name of the presenter from each group will be chosen
by the instructor, and that person notified shortly (about 2 hours) before the report is due. Progress reports should identify
the nature of the problem, the approach being pursued to solve it, progress since the last presentation, problems
encountered and approach to solve them, and a projected schedule for project completion.
Homework
All written work will be typed. Memos should be in the format indicated in the class handouts. They should be as brief as possible and to the point. Misspelled words and poor grammar will be penalized.
All assignments should be turned in on clean, unfolded paper. When assignments require multiple pages, they should be stapled together.
Mathcad should be used only when necessary. When equations are required, they must be neatly presented and clearly explained.
Late assignments will not be accepted without prior approval of the instructor. Students are expected to read the assigned chapters of the book and work any example problems. Difficulties with example problems should be discussed in class.
Attendance
Students are required to attend all classes and group meetings. If possible, the instructor should be notified prior to an absence. Three absences from a group meeting or a class period will result in one letter grade reduction in the final grade.
Eating, drinking, reading the newspaper and doing crossword puzzles are worthwhile activities. However, they should not
be pursued in the classroom.
Outline
| Chapter | Subject | Classes (Approx) |
| 10 | Input-Output Models | 1 |
| 11 | Performance Tools | 5 |
| 12 | Performance of Individual Operations | 4 |
| 13 | Performance of Multiple Operations | 4 |
| 14 | Reactor Performance | 3 |
| 15 | Regulating Process Conditions | 2 |
| 16 | Process Troubleshooting and Debottlenecking | 6 |
Much of the course time will be spent on a design project.