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Process Evaluation and Chemical Systems Design I

The course uses design projects to explore process flow diagrams and initial equipment design estimates based on process and unit operation material and heat balances. Studies include equipment cost estimation methods that are developed into process economic evaluations and profitability analysis. The course concludes with process and equipment design using Aspen and an examination of optimization techniques.

Prerequisites: ChE 332 and ChE 342. Corequisite: ChE 351.

Credits: 3.00

Course Code: ChE 381

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