CHEM ENG 2010 - Process Design II

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025

Design of chemical processes starts by properly formulating and solving material and energy balances for whole process flowsheets. In this course, the concepts covered in CHEM ENG 1007 Introduction to Process Engineering are built upon to include multiple units, both reactive and non-reactive systems, single and multiple phases, and steady state and transient processes. More fundamentally, it introduces problem solving strategies used by chemical engineers to solve large and more complex problems by breaking a process down into its components, establishing the relations between known and unknown process variables, assembling the information needed to solve for the unknowns, and finally obtaining the solution using appropriate computational methods. This will be reinforced by undertaking a process design project in small teams. This course is delivered through a combination of online theory lectures, practice workshops, tutorials, and process design sessions.

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Course Details

Course Code	CHEM ENG 2010
Course	Process Design II
Coordinating Unit	Chemical Engineering
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 6 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	CHEM ENG 1007
Assessment	Quizzes, mid-Semester test, design project, final examination

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Philip van Eyk

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Use a generalised problem solving strategies to solve a range of material and energy balances
2	Formulate and solve material balances for steady state and transient processes, single and multiple unit operations, with and without chemical reactions, and for single and multiphase situations.
3	Formulate and solve energy balances for mechanical energy situations, with and without chemical reactions.
4	Demonstrate how to use computers (specifically Microsoft Excel) for solving open-ended mass & energy balance for a relatively complex process flowsheet;
5	Work efficiently and productively in a small team; and
6	Compose properly formatted progress and final design reports.

The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers 最新糖心Vlog . The course develops the following EA Elements of Competency to levels of introductory (A), intermediate (B), advanced (C):

1.1	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.5	1.6	2.1	2.2	2.3	2.4	3.1	3.2	3.3	3.4	3.5	3.6
C	B	A	—	C	B	C	C	C	C	A	C	A	C	C	C

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This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
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Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1,2,3,4
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	5,6
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	5,6
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	5,6
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Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	5,6

Learning Resources

Recommended Resources

Textbook:
R.M. Felder, R.W. Rousseau, and L.G. Bullard, Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, 4th Edition, Wiley, 2018.

Reference books:
1. D. M. Himmelblau & J. B. Riggs, “Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering”, Prentice-Hall, 8th Edition, 2012.
2. G.V. Reklaitis, “Introduction to Material and Energy Balances”, Wiley, 1983.
3. B. E. Poling, J. M. Prausnitz, & J. P. O’Connell, “The Properties of Gases and Liquids”, McGraw-Hill, 5th Edition, 2001.
4. S. Skogestad, “Chemical and Energy Process Engineering”, CRC Press, 2009.
5. R. M. Murphy, “Introduction to Chemical Processes: Principles, Analysis, Synthesis”, McGraw-Hill, 2007.
6. D. Shallcross, “Physical Property Data Book for Engineers and Scientists”, IChemE, 2004.
7. G.F.C. Rogers & Y.R. Mayhew, “Thermodynamic and Transport Properties of Fluids - SI Units”, Blackwell, 5th Edition, 1995. 8. R.H. Perry & D. Green, “Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook”, McGraw-Hill, 7th Edition, 1997.

Online Learning

A range of online resources will be provided via MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

The activities for this course are structured by week and include the following activities:

Online Theory Lectures

To be viewed before Workshop session

Practice Workshops

Solve problems together in class and go through solutions

Tutorials

Solve problems individually and submit answers for assessment

Due a week after tutorial

Design Project Workshops

Process design project (mass and energy balances) undertaken in pairs

Progress based on course content

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Activity In-class hours Out-of-class hours Expected total student workload

Lectures 0 12 12

Tutorials 24 24 48

Design Project 24 42 66

Practice Workshops 20 10 30

TOTAL 68 88 156

Learning Activities Summary

Topic 1 Introduction and fundamentals of mass balance:
Presentation of the course, content, and assessment
Mass balance of single units (refresh of PPE and unsteady state intro)
Degrees of freedom and 10 steps problem solving strategy

Topic 2 Multiple units and unsteady state:
Multiple units process and system boundaries (envelopes)
Recycle, purge and bypass
Standard symbols for chemical process diagrams

Topic 3 Mass balances with reaction:
Stoichiometry and extent of reaction
Limiting reagent and molecular balances
Multiple reaction, yield, and selectivity

Topic 4 Combustion systems:
Elemental balances on combustions reactions
Theoretical and excess air.
Types of fuel, composition, and analysis

Topic 5 Single-phase systems:
Density, ideal gas, and gas mixtures
Real gases and equations of state
Compressibility charts and real gas mixtures

Topic 6 Multiphase systems:
Single component phase equilibrium
Gibbs phase rule
One condensable and multi-component system

Topic 7 Energy balances and mechanical systems (W):
The first law of thermodynamics
Energy balance procedures
Mechanical energy balances

Topic 8 Energy balances on non-reactive systems (Q):
Changes in temperature and changes pressure at constant temperature
Sensible heat and phase changes (latent heat) calculations
Psychrometric chart

Topic 9 Energy balances on reactive systems:
Heat of reaction and Hess’s law
Heat of formation and heat of combustion
Mixing and solutions

Topic 10 Computational Aided Balances and Transient Processes:
Degrees of Freedom for compuer calculations
Algebraic equation systems and their solution on computers
Transient mass and energy balances

Design Project:
Guided plant design for ammonia production (Haber-Bosch)

Block diagram (based on assignment description) and degrees of freedom

Mass balances (overall, reactor, mixers, splitters and more)

Gas phase balances (compression and heat exchange)

Multiphase balances (separation processes: flash and absorption)

Mechanical energy balances (compressors)

Energy balances non-reactive systems (heat exchange, flash)

Energy balances reactive systems (reactor)
Final Process Flow Diagram

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Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Weighting (%)	Individual/ Group	Formative/ Summative	Due (week)*	Learning outcomes
Quizzes (weekly)	5	Individual	Formative	Weeks 2-13	1. 2. 3. 4.
Workshop Engagement	5	Individual	Formative	Weeks 1-13
Tutorials (weekly)	15	Individual	Formative	Weeks 2-13	1. 2. 3. 4.
Design Assignments (x3)	10	Group	Formative	Weeks 4,7,11	1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Design Project (Final report)	15	Group	Formative	Week 13	1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Tests (x2)	20	Individual	Formative	Week 7,13	1. 2. 3. 4.
Final Exam	30	Individual	Summative		1. 2. 3. 4.
Total	100

* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.

Assessment Detail

In this course the following assessments will be completed:

Quizzes (individual) - weekly online quizzes before the next workshop based on the theory covered in the online lecture videos.

Workshop Engagment (individual) - engagement during workshops throughout the semester.

Tutorials (individual) - weekly problems submitted a week after the tutorial session.

Design Assignments (pairs) - regular submission of design calculations and spreadsheets towards final design project report.

Design Project Final Report (pairs) - final report outlining all work done on the design project throughout the semester and including all calculations, discussion and conclusions about the final design.

Tests (individual) - 2 tests taken in class covering mass balances and energy balances respectively.

Final Exam - undertaken during the exam period.

Submission

All quizzes, tutorials, design assignments and final design report will be submitted via MyUni. The tests will occur in class.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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