Course - Process Design, Project - TKP4171
Process Design, Project
About
About the course
Course content
Design of a process plant, usually after a feasibility study and selection between process alternatives. Development of the process flow sheet, calculation of mass- and energy balances. Choice and dimensioning of the major equipment components. Conditions concerning start-up, shutdown and process control. Environmental and safety evaluation. Estimates of investment, working capital and operating expenses. Economic evaluation of the project.
Learning outcome
See TKP4165 for a general description. This topic is a practical training in designing and calculating a process plant and to write a comprehensive report on this. The work should be at the level of a concept study.
Learning methods and activities
Project work in groups of 2 - 4 students, supplemented with a weekly conference with the advisor.
Recommended previous knowledge
TKP4165 Process Design or corresponding. In general 4th year level in chemical engineering topics.
Subject areas
- Technological subjects