1. komponenta

Lecture type	Total
Lectures	30
Laboratory exercises	15
Seminar	15

* Load is given in academic hour (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)

Course objectives:
To master basic steps of chemical process design using knowledge acquired during undergraduate study. To acquire knowledge needed to perform basic economic analysis of a project.

Course content (syllabus):
WEEK 1. Introduction. Project documentation. Standards, codes and recommendations. Organization of a chemical engineering project; requested accuracy and project security factors. Contents of a project assignment.
WEEK 2. Basic process diagrams (BFD, PFD, P and ID). Synthesis of process diagrams.. Process simulators.
WEEK 3. Reaction systems selection and design. Separation systems selection and design.
WEEK 4. Distillation system design. Distillation sequence synthesis. Azeotropic distillation
WEEK 5. Heat transfer equipment. Heat exchanger network synthesis. Basics of pinch method.
WEEK 6. Determining process energy targets - graphical and algebraic method. Composite curves and cascade diagrams.
WEEK 7. Designing heat exchanger network to fulfil determined targets. Threshold problems. Multiple pinches. Data extraction. Integration of reactors, distillation columns, evaporators, dryers, cooling systems, steam and cogeneration systems into the background process.
WEEK 8. Partial exam
WEEK 9. Mass exchanger network synthesis. Mass exchangers - simplified models. Pinch method.
WEEK 10. Algebraic method for mass integration - interval and cascade diagram. Water reduction through superstructure optimization.
WEEK 11. Methods for estimation of investments. Use of cost indices.
WEEK 12. Engineering economic analysis. Time value of money and cash flow diagrams
WEEK 13. Calculating performance indicators from cash flow diagram.
WEEK 14. Profitability analysis - discounted and non-discounted criteria. Accounting for uncertainties in profitability analysis.
WEEK 15. Partial exam

Format of instruction: lectures, exercises

Student responsibilities: -

Monitoring student work: Class attendance, Preliminary exam, Project, Written exam

Learning outcomes at the level of the programme to which the course contributes:
- Solve engineering problems using the scientific method combining expert knowledge from chemistry, environmental, and chemical engineering as well as material science and engineering.
- Apply different analytical techniques, analytical and numerical methods, as well as software tools in creative problem solving of engineering challenges, proposing sustainable technological solutions.
- Optimise complete and sustainable technological processes using analysis and modelling aimed at waste minimization utilising the strategy of the closed cycle manufacturing.
- Demonstrate independence and reliability in independent work, as well as effectiveness, reliability and adaptability in teamwork.
- Outline results of independent and teamwork in a written and oral form to non-experts and experts in a clear and coherent way.

Expected learning outcomes at the level of the course:
1. Synthesise process diagram for a specified task and model it using process simulators.
2. To create documentation comprising basic engineering design for a specified design task.
3. Synthesise heat exchanger network.
4. Synthesise basic mass exchange network
5. Estimate capital and operating expenses of a process.
6. Devise cash flow diagram and use it to calculate profitability criteria of a project.

1. Synthesise a process diagram for a specified task and model it using process simulators.
2. To create documentation comprising basic engineering design for a specified design task.
3. Synthesise a heat exchanger network.
4. Synthesise a basic mass exchange network
5. Estimate capital and operating expenses of a process.
6. Devise the cash flow diagram and use it to calculate profitability criteria of a project.

1. SYSTEMATIC METHODS OF CHEMICAL PROCESS DESIGN, L.T.Biegler, I.E.Grosmann, A.W.Westerberg, Prentice Hall International, University Huston, 1999.
2. CHEMICAL PROCESS, Design and integration, R. Smith, John Wiley & Sons, 2005.
3. PRODUCT AND PROCESS DESIGN PRINCIPLES, Synthesis,Analysis and Evaluation, W.D.Seider, J.D.Seader, D.R.Lewin, S.Widagdo, John Wiley & Sons, 2010.
4. ANALYSIS, SYNTHESIS and DESIGN OF CHEMICAL PROCESSES, R.Turton, R.C. Bailie, W.B.Whiting, J.A.Shaeiwitz, Prentice Hall International, University Huston,
5. ENGINEERING ECONOMY, T.G. Eschenbach, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2003.

Mandatory course - Regular studij - Chemical and Environmental Technology