CHE 4310 - Chemical Engineering Process Design II

• Students will be able to analyze and produce the various flow diagrams used to describe chemical engineering processes.
• Students will be able to apply material and energy balances to current or proposed chemical processes.
• Students will be able to utilize a chemical process simulator to design a process, including selecting the appropriate thermodynamic model.
• Students will be able to apply transport and unit operation principles to the selection of appropriate equipment for a chemical process.
• Students will be able to sequence, size, and cost a separation train based on standard heuristics and process principles.
• Students will be able to apply the concepts of Inherently Safer Design to a chemical process.
• Students will be able to identify the safety hazards in a chemical process in the areas of flammability, reactivity, and toxicity.
• Students will be able to determine profitability using the techniques of return on investment, payback period, net return, net present worth, and discounted cash flow rate of return to project a selling price for a specific product.
• Students will be able to identify the ethical and professional responsibilities associated with chemical engineering design.
• Students will be able to produce a professional memo in appropriate format and style.
• Students will be able to make a professional presentation in appropriate format and style.
• Students will be able to participate effectively in a team completing a chemical process design through leadership and individual contributions.