
- UCAS course code
- H803
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Course unit details:
Process Synthesis
Unit code | CHEN30031 |
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Credit rating | 10 |
Unit level | Level 3 |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
Offered by | Department of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
The unit builds on knowledge & skills of core chemical engineering concepts (material & energy balances, chemical reaction engineering, chemical thermodynamics) & of chemical process design (process simulation, economic evaluation & inherently safer design).
The unit provides an overview of product & process design challenges and of approaches for process synthesis and optimisation. There is focus on reaction pathways, selecting reaction & separation technologies & on heat integration & application of the principles for inherently safer design for chemical process synthesis.
A group exercise provides a case study for initial appraisal of a design.
- Introduction to process synthesis
- Reaction process selection
- Separation process selection
- Heat integration & utility system
- Development & evaluation of reaction–separation–recycle flowsheets
- Pre/co-requisites
Unit title Unit code Requirement type Description Process Design & Simulation CHEN21112 Pre-Requisite Compulsory Aims
This unit aims to:
- Help students develop understanding of and skills in chemical process synthesis, design, evaluation and optimisation
- Support integration of chemical process design knowledge and skills already acquired
- Provide an opportunity for students to propose a design concept for further exploration within the Design Project course unit (CHEN30012&CHEN30132)
Learning outcomes
LO 1.Develop, simulate, evaluate and analyse process flow sheets using simulation software.
ILO 2.Analyse important interactions and trade-offs in process synthesis and design
ILO 3.Identify hazards and propose inherently safer design solutions
ILO 4.Explain key decisions to be made during process synthesis, evaluation and optimisation
ILO 5.Use a logical approach to select technologies, operating conditions and flowsheet configurations for continuous processes
ILO 6.Apply heat integration techniques in process design
ILO 7.Appraise process flowsheets, considering safety and relevant performance criteria
ILO 8.Explain the role of optimisation in chemical process design and set up relevant problems
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures
Problem-solving exercises
eLearning in Blackboard (additional resources, discussion board)
Assessment methods
Assessment task
Length
Weighting within unit
Continuous assessment
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30%
Exam style assessment
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70%
Feedback methods
Marked test returned 2 weeks later
Project selection (start of Sem. 2)
Recommended reading
Core Reading
Smith, R., Chemical Process Design and Integration, 2 nd edition, 2016, Wiley, ISBN-13: 978- 1119990130 [Kortext]
Essential Reading
Towler, G.P. and Sinnott, R.K., Chemical Engineering Design: Principles, Practice and Economics of Plant and Process Design, 5th edition, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2012, ISBN-13: 978-0080966595 [Online via Elsevier Science Direct Books]
All reading lists now must be managed through the library tool at: https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/using-the-library/staff/reading-lists/
Teaching staff
Staff member Role Megan Jobson Unit coordinator Additional notes
This course unit detail provides the framework for delivery in 20/21 and may be subject to change due to any additional Covid-19 impact. Please see Blackboard / course unit related emails for any further updates