SYLLABUS – Fall 2004

ENGINEERING: PROCESS SYNTHESIS & CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
(ChE 660)

Prerequisite: Undergraduate Degree in Chemical Engineering

INSTRUCTOR: Morteza (Tezi) Mokhtarzadeh, PhD EMAIL: mokhtarzadeh@charter.net

OFFICE: The DOW Chemical Company

Technical Center

3200 Kanawha Turnpike

S. Charleston, WV 25314

Phone: 304-747-3941

Fax: 304-747-3949

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will introduce the students to a systematic approach for solving the process synthesis problems. The nature and characteristics of the synthesis problems will be emphasized. Tools/Strategies will be provided and discussed to reduce the large search space, which is typical in synthesis problems, down to a small and manageable size. The highlights are summarized below.

• Introduction to Synthesis Problems

• Engineering Economics

• Flowsheeting (Input, Output, Recycles)

• Separation Systems and Shortcut Techniques

• Reaction-Separation Interaction

• Utilities and Heat Integration

• Process Retrofit & Process Alternative Screening

EXPECTATION and GRADING:
Attending the classes is a primary requirement since there will be ongoing case study presentations. Homework activities, which vary, are usually minimal and class precipitation/discussions are the key part of the learning process.

COURSE OUTLINE:
Enclosed is a listing of various topics which are discussed and covered throughout the course. The order and extent of the subjects are usually adjusted based on the ongoing feedback.

Required Text: J. M. Douglas, "Conceptual Design of Chemical Processes," 1988, Mc Graw-Hill.

Process Synthesis and Conceptual Design

Marshall University, Graduate School

S. Charleston, WV

Subject Text Book Instructor

Chapter Instructor

1. Introduction ----- MMZ

2. Engineering Economics 2,3,4 MMZ

3. Flowsheeting, Input-Output 5,6 MMZ

4. Reaction-Separation Interactions --- MMZ

5. Reaction System Synthesis A MMZ

6. Separation Systems I 7 MMZ

7. Separation Systems II 7 MMZ

8. Separation Systems III 7 MMZ

9. Heat Exchanger Network I 8

10. Heat Exchanger Network II 8

11. Heat Exchanger Network III 9

12. Distillation & Heat Integration --- MMZ

13. Simulation 10, 11 MMZ

14. Optimization & CAD 12, 13 MMZ

15. Batch Distillation Synthesis --- MMZ

Reference:

J. M. Douglas, "Conceptual Design of Chemical Processes," 1988, Mc Graw-Hill.

Coordinator/Instructor:

M. (Tezi) Mokhtar-Zadeh