Department of Chemical Engineering

Spring 2013-14 CHE 410 Computer Aided Process Design Lab.

Course Description Usage of commercial process simulation packages; Aspen One TM, CHEM CAD, SuperPro or others in Process flow sheet simulation, Properties estimation, Equipment sizing, Process optimization, Process synthesis. Course Objectives 1. To obtain a feel of what chemical engineers do. 2. To introduce use of spreadsheets in chemical engineering calculations and problem solving 3. To apply commercial chemical simulators to the design, simulations and optimization of process equipments and chemical plants. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Apply spreadsheet to solve common chemical engineering problems. Apply process simulators for properties estimation for process design. Design basic units operations using Aspen PlusTM Design and simulate chemical processes using Aspen PlusTM Carry out economic analysis of a chemical process using Aspen PlusTM. Communicate via class participation, written reports and oral presentations.

Prerequisite knowledge and/or skills General understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals and processes Chemical kinetics & reactor design Knowledge of common separation processes

Contact Hours/Location Course Instructor Office Location Room#31-1087 Email: Sadiq.chem179@gmail.com Engr. Syed Sadiq Ali

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Required Textbook Handouts will be provided. Course Notes Course notes will be available at the course black board.

Course Content
Chapter # Topic Expected No. of lectures PART A: Applications of Spreadsheets in Chemical Engineering Advanced skills in MS Excel 1 Application of Excel in Chemical Engineering 1 Problem solving PART B: Aspen PlusTM Introduction & Properties Estimation 3 TM Aspen Plus for Shell and Tube Heat exchangers 2 TM Aspen Plus Simulation of Reactor Models 2 TM Aspen Plus Simulation of Separation Processes 3 Aspen Plus Simulation of Chemical Plants 2 Final Examination

Evaluation The final marks will be calculated as follows: Components Reports Final Examination Total Grade percentage 60% 40% 100%

Final examination will be open book, open notes, and closed internet. Problems sets and written report should not be turned in after the due dates (late) unless arrangements are made with me. Otherwise, there is a 20% penalty.

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Attendance Any student who, in the opinion of the instructor, is absent too frequently from class in this course, will be reported to the coordinator, after due warning has been given. Reports of students who does not attend the class will not be accepted. On the recommendation of the Department concerned, and with permission of the coordinator, appropriate action will be taken, with the possibility of course failure. Sickness and Other Problems Students should immediately consult with the instructor if they have problems that could affect their performance in the course. The student should seek advice from the Instructor regarding how best to deal with the problem. Failure to notify the Instructor or the coordinator immediately (or as soon as possible thereafter) will have a negative effect on any appeal. Notice Students are responsible for regularly checking their KFU email and notices posted on their Instructors door and blackboard.

Good Luck Engr. Syed Sadiq Ali 30th January 2014