Chemical and Biomolecular Process Design I

(3 Credits)

This is a capstone course and thus requires usage of all knowledge accrued so far in the chemical engineering curriculum. In this course, students will learn the elements involved in process ideation, scale-up, and large-scale implementation. Students will study usage of process diagrams (PFDs, P&IDs, BFDs, etc.), energy optimization, process safety, capital costs and equipment cost estimates. Coursework will include discussions of current socio-economic and political pressures as well as safety, environmental and ethical considerations involved in design; these aspects are expected to be integrated into student project work. Extensive usage of AspenPlus will be expected in the final design project. The course will employ several team-focused projects to advance these concepts and will culminate in a final design project that will continue in the spring semester. | Prerequisites: CBE-UY 3223 and CBE-UY 3233