Course syllabus adopted 2024-02-08 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameProjektering av kemiska processanläggningar
- CodeKBT156
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerMPISC
- Education cycleSecond-cycle
- Main field of studyEnergy and Environmental Systems and Technology, Chemical Engineering
- DepartmentCHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 25124
- Maximum participants45 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
- Minimum participants12
- Block schedule
- Open for exchange studentsYes
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0109 Project 4 c Grading: TH | 4 c | ||||||
| 0209 Examination 3.5 c Grading: TH | 3.5 c |
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In programmes
- MPISC - INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory elective)
- MPISC - INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
- MPSES - SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
Examiner
Gunnar Eriksson- Senior Lecturer, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Eligibility
General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
The course is aimed at chemical engineering students at the MSc level and good knowledge in the fields of reaction engineering, separation processes and energy analysis is assumed. During the project work process integration methods and tools will be used, and course participants are expected to have basic knowledge in this field.
Aim
The aim of the course is to introduce a systems approach in design of a chemical process plant.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- apply a systems approach to chemical engineering processes
- use computer tools to optimize the process
- decide the best process alternative from an economical, environmental and sustainable point of view
Content
In the basic courses in chemical engineering various separation processes, reactors and heat exchangers are studied separately. The main part of this course involves a project where the design of a chemical plant with all its components is performed, using modern computational tools. The systems approach is emphasized and aspects of operation, control, safety, environment, sustainability, optimization and economy are included.
Organisation
Project work in small groups. Series of lectures (including invited experts) on relevant topics including safety/environmental aspects; economy, layout, process control etc.
Literature
Towler, G., Sinnott R.: "Chemical Engineering Design", 2nd ed, Butterworth-Heineman 2013.
Examination including compulsory elements
Written examination. Written and oral presentation of project. Both the written examination and the project presentations will be graded, and the final grading for the course is dependent equally on both grades.
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.