Course - Energy Efficiency and Process Integration - TEP4215
TEP4215 - Energy Efficiency and Process Integration
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | A |
Course content
The course conveys a strategy for design of integrated production systems with focus on efficient use of energy. In addition, systematic methods will be established for analysis and design of thermally driven separation systems (distillation and evaporation), heat exchanger networks and utility systems (consumption and production of thermal and mechanical energy. Based on new insight about the energy flow in such systems, simple rules for correct integration are established. The course presents Pinch Analysis for analysis and design of industrial process plants based on thermodynamic insight. A large industrial case study is used to demonstrate the use of these systematic methods in real life situations. The course handles both grassroot (new) design and modifications (retrofit) to existing plants. The course will have a focus on environmental consequences for power stations and industrial production systems. The course may be given in English if needed.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The course provides the student with knowledge about: - Thermodynamic methods (Pinch Analysis) for analysis, design and optimization of energy efficient industrial processes. - Qualitative and quantitative methods for so-called Correct Integration related to production and consumption of heat and power, integration of distillation columns, and correct use of heat pumps. - Graphical diagrams and representations for analysis and design of energy efficient processes, such as Composite and Grand Composite Curves, Heat Cascade and Stream Grid (alternative to flowsheets). The course gives the student insight about: - Operation of some central process components such as chemical reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers, turbines and heat pumps. - Reasons for need for energy (power, heating and cooling) in industrial processes. Skills: The course should enable the student to: - Calculate targets ("best performance") for external heating/cooling with maximum heat integration. - Design of heat exchanger networks with minimum external heating/cooling with the fewest number of units and lowest possible total area in the heat exchangers. - Suggest energy optimal integration solutions for distillation columns, evaporators, heat and power systems (steam turbines with extraction), heat pumps and refrigeration. General competence: The course should give the student insight on: - Systems thinking, the interaction between process equipment units and efficiencies. - Reasons for energy consumption (amounts and motives) in industrial processes. - Operational aspects in process plants. - Structure of typical (generic) industrial processing plants. - Brief introduction to the use of mathematical optimization within process design.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and assignments with supervision. Admission to examination requires that 2/3 of the assignments are accepted. The lectures and exercises are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course. If the teaching is given in English the Examination papers will be given in English only. Students are free to choose Norwegian or English for written assessments.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
No evaluations or partial exams need to be re-taken if a candidate fails to pass the exam. Previously approved compulsory activities (assignments) will be valid for all later exams. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Recommended previous knowledge
Rather basic knowledge about heat exchangers, distillation columns, evaporators, turbines and thermodynamics is an advantage, but not a requirement.
Course materials
2 alternative text books: (1) R. Smith: Chemical Process Design and Integration, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2016 (comprehensive) or (2) I.C. Kemp: Pinch Analysis and Process Integration, Elsevier (B/H), 2007 (adequate but more limited). 1 note: T. Gundersen: Basic Concepts for Heat Recovery in Retrofit Design of Continuous Processes, Ch. 6 in A Process Integration Primer, IEA 2000.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIO4060 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Industrial Process Technology
- Design Strategies
- Design Methodology
- Energy and Process Engineering
- Process Integration
- Chemical Engineering
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Energy and Process Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 A 2024-05-28 09:00 PAPIR
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Room Building Number of candidates SL410 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 38 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 A PAPIR
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"