Process Evaluation and Chemical Systems Design II

This is a continuation of ChE 381 and is the "capstone design course" in chemical engineering. All aspects of chemical engineering are integrated into the design of a chemical process plant. The design process consists of flowsheet development, equipment selection and sizing, utility requirements, instrumentation and control, economic analysis, and formulation of safety procedures. A plant design is carried out in class and the course includes the use of professional simulation packages such as Aspen Plus. AIChE National Student Design Competition projects are often included in this course.

Prerequisite: ChE 381

Credits: 4.00

Course Code: ChE 382

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