Chemical & Biochemical Process Design I

Course Code:

CHBE463

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

4

Theoric:

3

Practice:

2

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

English

Courses given by:

Betül Ünlüsü

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to introduce students the industrial applications of chemical engineering principles, basically in process design and execution of process plant projects.

Course Content:

Introduction to process plant projects and design; review of general characteristics of chemical processes; cost estimating for equipment & capital investment; process design heuristics; plot plan and layouts; introduction to project management and multidisciplinary nature of design; other responsibilities of engineering such as HSE, ethics and legal matters; use of computer applications for process simulation, iterative calculations, reporting & presentation; a term project on design of a process unit and homework on pipe & pump sizing of a plant section performed by teams of students.

PREREQUISITES:

i. A minimum of 80 credits (of 139 graduation credits) should be satisfied, and ii. In addition to (i), student should pass (with minimum DD grade) minimum two of the following courses:

a) CHBE-232 Fluid Dynamics

b) CHBE-331 Heat Transfer

c) CHBE-333 Mass Transfer

d) CHBE-362 Reactor Design

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 2: Lecture by instructor with class discussion, 3: Problem solving by instructor, 4: Use of simulations, 5: Problem solving assignment, 6: Reading assignment, 7: Laboratory work, 8: Term research paper, 9: Presentation by guest s

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice exam, C: Take-home quiz, D: Experiment report, E: Homework, F: Project, G: Presentation by student

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Ability to define the fundamentals of chemical process and equipment design	1a, 6c	1,2	A
Ability to apply chemical engineering principles to process design problems	1b,3a,6c	1,2,3	A
Ability to plan the unit operations that need to take place in a chemical process to produce a chemical under certain conditions	2a,2b	1,2,3	F
Ability to calculate the properties of flow streams in a process flow diagram using appropriate conservation laws	3a,3b	1,2,3	A,F
Ability to design heat exchangers, and pump and piping systems with Chemcad based on engineering standards	3a, 3b,7c,9b	1,2,3,4	E
Ability to optimize a process for heat integration using MUMNE algorithm	4a	1,2,3	A
Ability to make oral and written presentations on the properties and main uses of a chemical, and the evaluation of its production processes based on health, environment and safety factors	6a,7b,7c,7d,8a,11a	1	E,G
Ability to determine the optimum chemistry and process to produce a chemical using green chemistry and engineering metrics	10c	1,2,3	A
Ability to exercise ethical and professional responsibility	9a	1,12	A

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL PROCESS DESIGN	Textbook
2	PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAMS	Textbook
3	PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAMS	Textbook
4	EVALUATION OF CHEMICAL SYNTHESIS PATHWAYS BASED ON HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY FACTORS	Textbook
5	GENERAL FEATURES OF PROCESS DESIGN	Textbook
6	GENERAL FEATURES OF PROCESS DESIGN + CHEMCAD TUTORIAL	Textbook
7	STRUCTURE OF PROCESS DESIGN + MATERIAL BALANCES	Textbook
8	ENERGY BALANCES	Textbook
9	DESIGN OF PUMP AND PIPING SYSTEMS	Textbook
10	DESIGN OF PUMP AND PIPING SYSTEMS + CHEMCAD SIMULATIONS	Textbook
11	MIDTERM EXAM	Textbook
12	ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY	Textbook
13	HEAT TRANSFER + HEAT EXCHANGERS	Textbook
14	HEAT EXCHANGERS + CHEMCAD SIMULATIONS	Textbook
15	HEAT INTEGRATION	Textbook

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Turton, R., Bailie, R. C., Whiting, W. B., Shaeiwitz, J. A., “Analysis, Synthesis, and Design of Chemical Processes”, Prentice Hall.

Additional Resources

Sinnott R.K., Coulson J.M, Richardson J.F. Chemical Engineering

Design”, Pergamon Press, Oxford.

Peters, M. S., Timmerhaus, K., West, R. E., “Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers”, McGraw Hill.

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Midterm exam	1	36
Quiz	1	21
Assignments and Presentation	5	43
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		30
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		70
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

	COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
	No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
	1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	√
	1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.	√
	2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,	√
	2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.	√
	3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,	√
	3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.	√
	4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.	√
	4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.
	5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
	5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
	6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,	√
	6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
	6c	Ability to work individually.	√
	7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
	7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,	√
	7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,	√
	7d	Ability to make effective presentations,	√
	7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
	8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,	√
8b		Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a		Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.	√
9b		Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.	√
10a		Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b		Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c		Knowledge about sustainable development.	√
11a		Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,	√
11b		Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c		Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	5	70
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	2	30
Midterm examination	1	2	2
Quiz	1	1	1
Assignments and Presentation	5	9	45
Final examination	1	2	2
Total Work Load			150
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			6.0
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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