Module Details

Module Code: CHEP8030
Title: Chemical Eng Detailed Design
Long Title: Chemical Engineering Detailed Design
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5240 - Chemical & Process Eng
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The final year Design Project is undertaken by all students, and is a "capstone" project for the course. This module is concerned with specialised, focused detailed design of unit operations within a chemical, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing process, undertaken by an individual student, while simultaneously working as part of a group engaged in the wider design process. Within the confines of a module, students must solve complex problems and make sound judgements in the absence of complete data.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply engineering judgement to select the most appropriate equipment configuration for the process design objective.
LO2 Devise and implement an appropriate design method using both shortcut and rigorous design methods based on current design rationale, utilising software tools where relevant.
LO3 Devise a control and operating strategy for a selected unit operation
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
8083 CHEP6010 Process Design
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
10411 CHEP8029 Chemical Eng Design: Group
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Detailed design and evaluation of a separation/purification unit or a chemical/biochemical reactor
Detailed design and evaluation of a selected item such as chemical reactor, biochemical reactor, multicomponent distillation, absorption, adsorption, liquid-liquid extractor, crystalliser, chromatography column, membrane separator. Identification of reaction mechanism and separation basis. Evaluation of alternatives: process, operating conditions, equipment type. Use of heuristics for preliminary design and for design verification. Detailed calculation to consider standard and novel methodologies, ideal and non-ideal behaviour, parametric evaluation, optimisation of design in accordance with specified criteria. Pressure containment. Preparation of Equipment Data Sheet.
Detailed design and evaluation of a heat transfer unit
Detailed design and evaluation of a heat exchanger such as a process fluid heater, process fluid cooler, heat exchanger involving phase change, evaporator. Evaluation of alternative configurations. Application of standard and novel methodologies. Use of appropriate software tools to design and rate the unit. Use of heuristics as preliminary design and checks on outcomes. Integration of heat and mass transfer operations. Preparation of Heat Transfer Unit Data Sheet.
Control and Operating Strategy
Development of an operating strategy for start-up, shut-down and normal operation of a selected unit operation. Development and evaluation of a control strategy and P&ID for a selected unit operation. Operating envelope, safety implications of operation and deviations from normal conditions. Dynamic simulation. Loss of containment considerations. Decomposition or reaction runaway concerns.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Detailed design of reactor / mass transfer unit and heat transfer unit
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Control and Operating Strategy, incorporating safety features
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Justification of design
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Technical design support Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Design work Every Week 6.50 6.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Technical design support Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Design work Every Week 6.50 6.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Green, D.W., Southard, M. and Perry, R.H.. (2018), Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook, Ninth. Mc-Graw Hill, [ISBN: 0071834087].
  • Seider, W.D., Lewin, D.R., Seader, J.D., Gani, R., Ng, K.M. and Widagdo, S.. (2016), Product and Process Design Principles: Synthesis, Analysis and Design, Fourth. (International), Wiley, [ISBN: 1119355249].
  • Wankat, P.C.. (2017), Separation Process Engineering: Includes Mass Transfer Analysis, Fourth. Pearson, [ISBN: 0133443655].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Fogler, H.. (2016), Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, Fifth. Pearson, [ISBN: 0133887518].
  • Serth, R.W., & Lestina, T.G.. (2014), Process Heat Transfer: Principles, Applications and Rules of Thumb, Second. Academic Press, [ISBN: 0123971950].
  • Pauline M. Doran,. (2013), Bioprocess Engineering Principles, Second Edition, Second. Academic Press, [ISBN: 978-0-12-220851-5].
  • Smith, C.A. and Corripio, A.B.. (2019), Principles and Practices of Automatic Process Control, Fourth. Wiley, [ISBN: 0470504803].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Software, AspenTech. Aspen Properties.
  • Software, AspenTech. AspenPlus.
  • Software, AspenTech. Aspen Exchanger Design and Rating.
  • Software, AspenTech. Aspen Plus Dynamics.
  • Software, Scale-up systems. Dynochem,
    http://www.scale-up.com
  • Repository, Knovel,
    http://www.icheme.org
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ECPEN_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering 8 Mandatory