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CHEE 331 Design of Unit Operations Units: 4.50
This course is part of the Engineering Design and Practice Sequence. Heat and mass transfer knowledge is applied in the analysis and design of unit operations, including separation processes and heat exchanging equipment. The equilibrium stage concept is used to perform calculations and size separation processes including distillation, gas absorption/stripping and liquid-liquid extraction. Heat transfer processes are taught with an emphasis on the design various types of heat exchanging equipment, including shell and tube heat exchangers, condensers and reboilers. The chemical process design component of the course involves a series of activities, dealing with the design of separation processes, heat exchanger sizing and design, process hazards analysis, implementation of instrumentation and construction of piping and instrument diagrams. In addition to choosing and sizing unit operations and implementing appropriate process instrumentation, the students will learn to use simulation tools and will incorporate economics, safety and environmental responsibility in all stages of the design. The course is integrated with CHEE 361 Engineering Communications, Ethics and Professionalism.
K4.5(Lec: Yes, Lab: No, Tut: Yes)
K4.5(Lec: Yes, Lab: No, Tut: Yes)
Requirements: Prerequisites: APSC 200 or APSC 202, APSC 293, CHEE 311, CHEE 321, CHEE 330, or permission of the department.
Corequisites: CHEE 361
Exclusions:
Offering Term: W
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 0
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 14
Engineering Design 40
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Development of engineering science knowledge on separation processes (distillation, absorption/stripping, extraction) and heat transfer processes (heat exchangers).
- Application of engineering science knowledge to size separation process equipment and heat exchangers.
- Development of competency in constructing process flow and P&I diagrams.
- Implementation of process instrumentation and simple control loops, as well as safety instrumentation.
- Development of competency in using engineering tools, such as Excel spreadsheets and Mathcad to perform engineering calculationsImplementation of process simulation software, such as Aspen HYSYS to simulate separation processes.
- Demonstrate the ability to provide accurate, comprehensive, objective technical opinions and recommendations, including the choice of appropriate processes and the development of documentation, such as equipment specifications, process flow diagrams and P&IDs.
- Identification of process hazards through process hazards analysis and incorporation elements of safety on all aspects of the design.
- Estimation of capital and utility costs, using appropriate costing toolsProcess optimization based on cost considerations.
- Effective group work, including reflection of group work, while adopting a professional approach during all project phases.