529-0549-01L  Case Studies in Process Design I

SemesterAutumn Semester 2021
LecturersG. Guillén Gosálbez, J. Dolenc, U. Fischer
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
529-0549-01 ACase Studies in Process Design I
This course does not take place on a weekly basis. Instead, a case study is carried out by the students in a specific "case study week", 25-29 October 2021. Besides, there will be four introductory lectures to the project (before the case study week) as follows: October 1/8/15/22 from 13-16.
39s hrs
01.10.12:45-15:30HPK D 3 »
08.10.12:45-15:30HPK D 3 »
15.10.12:45-15:30HPK D 3 »
22.10.12:45-15:30HCP E 47.4 »
G. Guillén Gosálbez, J. Dolenc, U. Fischer

Catalogue data

AbstractThe focus of part I of the case study course lies on the literature-based comparison of chemical process alternatives. Based on this compilation and selected quantitative as well as qualitative measures, a process assessment and comparison is conducted. A basic flowsheet is then generated, and mass and energy balances are performed to carry out a preliminary economic and environmental assessment.
Learning objective- to obtain knowledge about different databases and sources of information
- application of the knowledge obtained in lectures to a real problem
- problem-oriented problem solving (application of different methods to the same subject)
- team work
- report writing and presentation techniques
ContentThe focus of part I of the case study course lies on the literature-based comparison of chemical process alternatives. For this purpose, relevant substance data (i.e. physico-chemical, toxicological, safety, and environmental data), as well as information about synthesis routes and technical implementations (i.e. on reaction kinetics; possible separation operations; economic, safety, and environmental aspects), are collected from the literature. Based on this compilation and selected quantitative as well as qualitative measures, a process assessment and comparison is conducted and the most promising process alternative is chosen for further evaluation. For this alternative, a basic flowsheet and mass and energy balances are generated.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersG. Guillén Gosálbez, J. Dolenc, U. Fischer
Typeungraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Admission requirementThe performance assessment is based on one report of the project and a presentation of the main results. The mark is either pass or fail.
Additional information on mode of examinationThe performance assessment is based on one report of the project and a presentation of the main results. The mark is either pass or fail.

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Chemical Engineering BachelorLaboratory Courses and Case StudiesOInformation