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CHE4109

Process design and operation III

(ENG)

4 points + 3 lectures and 1 tutorial per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: CHE3108, CHE3109

Synopsis: Mechanical design of pressure vessels, design of structural supports and foundations, use of relevant codes; selection and design of packed and tray columns for gas - liquid contacting, hydraulics of trays and packings, specification of column internals; hierarchy of design and heuristic approach to flowsheet development, sequencing of distillation columns; use of CAD packages such as PRO/II, ASPEN and HYSIS; heat exchanger network analysis; plant layout; quantitative risk assessment for safety hazards; retrofit design of plant and processes.

Assessment: Examination: 70% + Term work: 30%


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