CHE3166 · Process design

Overview

This unit will develop four important inter-related themes associated with the detailed design of chemical equipment and processes. These themes are process safety, mechanical integrity, equipment selection, and process operability (including piping and instrumentation). These themes will be developed using a mixture of lectures, practice classes and a team-based detailed design project.

Areas of study: E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Specialisation: Chemical engineering E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - Specialisation: Chemical engineering

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Continuous assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Differentiate all the phases of a design project and explain the role of the chemical engineer in the detailed design stage and their relationship with the other design professionals.
2. Select suitable containment materials by explaining how chemicals are safely contained in a chemical process and corrosion mitigation.
3. Assess potential hazards using an industry-accepted framework and mitigate these hazards as part of the detailed design process.
4. Create engineering drawings used in the detailed design stage including P&I diagrams, equipment datasheets, general arrangement drawings and a site plot plan.
5. Compare different rotating equipment used in chemical processes.
6. Apply design rules for the specification of static equipment such as process vessels and heat exchangers with application of inherent safety, hydraulic and operability considerations and mechanical integrity.
7. Practise responsibility of a competent engineer to integrate individual design sections into a design project report including the analysis and review of engineering drawings and calculations. Through this activity, continue to develop positive attitudes to teamwork and responsible engineering practice.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.