CHE 412 - Computer Aided Design for Chemical Processes

Study of scientific strategies for the design of chemical processes. Process Design involves the use of the principles of chemistry, physics, biology and computer software to create industrial chemical processes that satisfy social needs while returning a profit.

Textbook: 
Process Design Principles, D.Seider, J.D.Seader and D.R.Lewin, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 1999.
 

Topics covered:

• Training in the efficient use of process simulators e.g. HYSYS, ASPEN PLUS, CHEM CAD, SuperPro Designer- 5 classes.
• Principles of process creation – 5 classes.
• Heuristics for process synthesis – 5 classes.
• Algorithmic methods for synthesis of separation trains – 5 classes.
• Heat and power integration in heat exchanger networks and distillation trains – 10 classes.
• Equipment sizing, cost estimation and profitability analysis – 5 classes
• Optimization of process flowsheets – 5 classes.
• Analysis of process safety and environmental cleaness – 5 classes