Module Details

Module Code: CHEP8009
Title: Equipment Design
Long Title: Equipment Design
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2023/24 ( January 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5240 - Chemical & Process Eng
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Students learn about properties of materials, selection of materials for specific applications and how to avoid and deal with corrosion issues. Students learn the theory and application of a pressure vessel design. This includes identifying operational scenarios and allowing for these in the design. Students learn about the design of beams and walls subject to lateral loading as well as other topics in mechanics.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Solve problems involving forces, moments, stress, second moment of area and deflection.
LO2 Explain and apply the basic philosophy behind pressure vessel standards.
LO3 Identify different operating scenarios and accommodate these in the design process.
LO4 Undertake an industrial design exercise using an appropriate EU or American Pressure Vessel Code.
LO5 Select an appropriate material for a particular application taking cognisance of operating conditions and corrosion issues.
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).
14190 MECH6009 Engineering Mechanics
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Mechanical Engineering Principles
Forces on a beam, uniform loads, moments, resultant of forces, frameworks, shear forces, bending moments, second moment of area, deflection of beams, I-beams, non-symmetrical beams, columns with eccentric loads, lateral loads, friction.
Design and Construction of Pressure Vessels
Internal pressure; external pressure; tall towers; horizontal vessels; openings; reinforcement; corrosion; vessel support.
Pressure Equipment Directive
Standards used in process equipment design. Operation of pressure equipment.
Operational Scenarios
Wind, earthquake, full vessel, empty vessel.
Material Properties and Behaviour
Classification of materials. Mechanical, thermal & durability properties of materials to include heat treatment, safety factor and failure mechanisms. Structure of crystalline solids, binary eutectic systems, effects of alloying elements and commercial steels used in the chemical processing industry.
Deterioration of materials
Types of corrosion in metals and methods to protect and prevent corrosion; rates of corrosion in different environments. Deterioration in other materials and techniques to protect these materials from the environment.
Materials Selection and Design
Strength, toughness, durability, manufacturability, environmental and cost consideration. Use of materials selector package.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Material Science assignment
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 45
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Assessment Description
In class test relating to material science and mechanics.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Design project involving both team and individual sections.
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
Lecture Contact Course material presented Every Week 2.50 2.5
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Design exercises completed with lecturer assistance Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study of course material and project work Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Use of materials selector database package Every Week 0.50 0.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Design exercises completed with lecturer assistance Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Use of materials selector database package Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study of course material and project work Every Week 3.00 3
Lecture Contact Course material presented Every Week 2.50 2.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Ellenberger, P.. (2021), Pressure Vessels: The ASME Code Simplified, 9th. McGraw-Hill Education, New York, USA, p.304, [ISBN: 1260455416].
  • Russell Hibbeler. (2023), Mechanics of Materials, SI Edition, 11th. Pearson, p.896, [ISBN: 978-1292725734].
  • Ashby M, Shercliff H, Cebon D. (2018), Materials Engineering, Science, Processing and Design, 4th. Butterworth-Heinemann, p.806, [ISBN: 0081023766].
  • Am. Soc. Civil Engineers. (2013), Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, 7-10. Am. Soc. Civil Engineers, Reston, Va, USA., p.636, [ISBN: 9780784412916].
  • Eugene Megyesy. (2008), Pressure Vessel Handbook, 14th. 5, PV Publishing Inc, Oklahoma City, p.511, [ISBN: 0914458248].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Callister, W.D. Jr., Rethwisch, D.G.. (2020), Material Science and Engineering (SI Version), 10th. 22, John Wiley & Sons, New York, p.944, [ISBN: 978-1-119-453].
  • Al Nageim, H.. (2010), Structural mechanics : loads, analysis, materials and design of structural elements, 7th. Prentice Hall, Harlow, England, p.436, [ISBN: 9780132239646].
  • (2004), Pressure Vessels: Design and Practice, 1st. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, USA, p.198, [ISBN: 978-0849313691].
  • Earland, S., Nash, D. and Garden, B.. (2003), Guide to European Pressure Equipment, John Wiley and Sons, Bury St. Edmunds, [ISBN: 1860583458].
  • Chetan Singh. (2023), Pressure Vessels: Design, Formulas, Codes, and Interview Questions & Answers Explained, 1st. Chetan Singh, p.110, [ISBN: 979-8215194065].
  • Richard Pears,Graham Shields. (2022), Cite Them Right, 12. Bloomsbury Publishing, p.313, [ISBN: 978-1350933453].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
  • Materials database, Granta. (2017), CES Edupack, Cambridge, England, Granta.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ECPEN_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering 4 Mandatory