Modules Catalogue Fourth Stage Chemical Dep.

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

CHPR401

Separation Processes

6

7

Class (hr/w)

Lect/Lab./Prac./Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

3

4

100

50

Description

Introduction; Yield and Separation Factor,  Effect of operating variables on separation performance

Multicomponent Liquid/Vapour Systems,

 Ideal Systems; Definition of K value and use, Dew/bubble point calculations

Non-ideal systems; Cubic equations of state

Multicomponent Distillation; Effect of operating variables on separation efficiency, Internal flow rates, concentration and temperature profiles, Nmin and Rmin, Key and non-key components

Shortcut Design Method; Fenske equation, Underwood equation, Gilliland / Eduljee correlation, Kirkbride correlation, Use of equation set

Plate to plate design; Generalised methods, MESH equations, matrix solutions, Inside out and rigorous solution

Complex Fractionation; Complex petroleum fractionation, TBP curves and pseudo components, Pump-arounds, side streams, multiple products, Control of complex fractionation

Column and Tray Efficiency; Basic definitions and correlations

Membranes, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, Design considerations; Theory for porous and solution membranes

Adsorption column design; Adsorbents and adsorption isotherms

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

CHPR402

Equipment Design

5

7

Class (hr/w)

Lect/Lab./Prac./Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

3

1

58

67

Description

Introduction: General design procedure, Equipment classification, Design codes, Design

pressure, Design temperature, Design stress, Factor of safety, Design wall thickness,

Corrosion allowance, Weld joint efficiency factor.

Pressure vessels: Design of thin& thick wall cylindrical and spherical vessels, Tall vessels,

Storage vessels, Different types of heads.

Heat Transfer Equipment: Process design calculations for heat transfer equipment, Design

of shell and tube heat exchangers, Estimation of heat transfer coefficients and pressure drop

by Kerns’ and Bell’s methods, Condenser design, Plate type heat exchanger design.

Mass Transfer Equipment: Process design calculations for multi-component distillation,

Fenske-Underwood-Gilliland Method, Selection of key components, Fenske equation for

minimum equilibrium stage, Gilliland correlations for actual reflux ratio and theoretical

stages, Minimum reflux ratio by Underwood method, Feed stage location, types of plate

contractors, tray layout and hydraulic design, Packed towers – column internals, Types of

packing, General pressure drop correlation, Column diameter and height.

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

CHPR403

Process Dynamics and Control I

5

7

Class (hr/w)

Lect/Lab./Prac./Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

3

3

86

39

Description

1st order response, time delay, steady state coefficient, final value theorem, 2nd order system, closed loop systems, transfer function and flow diagram.

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

CHPR404

Chemical Reaction Engineering

5

7

Class (hr/w)

Lect/Lab./Prac./Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

3

1

58

67

Description

principles of chemical kinetics, reactor analysis and design. rate constants, reaction order, rate equations for elementary and complex reactions, kinetic data analysis, and product distribution. reactor analysis and design, ideal reactor systems and arrangements, including batch reactors, plug flow reactors, continuous stirred tank reactors, and recycle reactors. homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic reactions. how to make an appropriate choice of reactor type and operating conditions to optimize a desired product; sizing such reactors and determining conversion levels under various conditions of temperature and pressure. determination of reaction kinetics from experimental data.

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

CHPR405

Elective 401

4

7

Class (hr/w)

Lect/Lab./Prac./Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

2

0

30

70

Description

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

CHPR406

Design Project I

5

7

Class (hr/w)

Lect/Lab./Prac./Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

4

0

58

67

Description

A group of students will be assigned to perform: Process selection from among alternatives, Literature review, Process flowsheet development, Material and energy balance computations in a complete processing plant.

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

CHPR407

Refinery Processes

6

8

Class (hr/w)

Lect/Lab./Prac./Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

3

4

100

50

Description

Introduction: Classification of Crude oil, Crude processing principles and units, Refinery feedstocks and products, Processes of Refineries: Kinds of refineries, Fractionation processes, Treating processes, Upgrading processes, Product blending. Lubricating oil process, Reforming process,

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

CHPR408

Process Integration

4

8

Class (hr/w)

Lect/Lab./Prac./Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

2

0

30

70

Description

Introduction to process integration (PI), onion diagram, concept of pinch technology and its application, targeting of energy, area, number of units and cost, Concept of ΔTmin, Data Extraction, Targeting, Designing, Grid Diagram, Composite curve, Problem Table Algorithm, Grand Composite Curve, Heat exchanger networks analysis, Maximum Energy Recovery (MER).

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

CHPR409

Process Dynamics and Control II

6

8

Class (hr/w)

Lect/Lab./Prac./Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

3

4

100

50

Description

Air control value , control system , discontinuous, proportional, integral, differential, optimum control by Ziegler‐ Nichols method, stability, Routh's method, frequency response ( Bode and Nyquist diagram ), measuring devices of temperature, pressure, concentration and fluid flow .

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

CHPR410

Catalysts and Catalytic Reactors

5

8

Class (hr/w)

Lect/Lab./Prac./Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

3

1

58

67

Description

Introduction to Catalysis; Definition and importance of catalysis in chemical reactions, Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis

Catalytic Reaction Kinetics; Rate expressions for catalytic reactions Activation energy and reaction mechanisms, Catalyst deactivation and regeneration

Types of Catalytic Reactors, Fixed-bed reactors, Fluidized-bed reactors, Stirred-tank reactors, Membrane reactors, Microreactors

Catalytic Reaction Engineering; Design considerations for catalytic reactors, Residence time distribution and reactor modeling, Reactor optimization and scale-up

Reaction Engineering for Specific Catalytic Processes; Catalytic reforming, Hydrocracking Catalytic hydrogenation, Selective oxidation, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, Catalytic polymerization

Catalyst Poisoning and Catalyst Promoters; Mechanisms of catalyst poisoning, Strategies for minimizing catalyst deactivation, Catalyst promoters and their role in enhancing catalytic activity

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

CHPR411

Elective 402

4

8

Class (hr/w)

Lect/Lab./Prac./Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

2

0

30

70

Description

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

CHPR412

Design Project II

5

8

Class (hr/w)

Lect/Lab./Prac./Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

4

0

58

67

Description

Chemical Engineering design of all major equipment in a plant. Sizing and specifications.  Mechanical engineering design and drawing of an assigned equipment. Plant cost and profitability analysis. Safety and pollution issues. Process control. Environmental impact assessment and plant location.

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

CHPR405

Corrosion Engineering

4

7

Class (hr/w)

Lect/Lab./Prac./Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

2

0

30

70

Description

Introduction, fundamental reason, Electrochemical corrosion, Direct chemical corrosion,

Factors affecting the rate of corrosion, Types of corrosion- pitting corrosion, Microbiological

corrosion, Stress corrosion, Methods to minimize the corrosion–proper design, Cathodic and

anodic protection, Metallic coating, Organic coating

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

CHPR405

Utilities and Water Treatment

4

7

Class (hr/w)

Lect/Lab./Prac./Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

2

0

30

70

Description

INTRODUCTION TO VARIOUS PROCESS UTILITIES: their role and importance in process plant

operations. Steam and Power: Types of boilers, their operation, thermic fluid heater,

complete boiler house, steam distribution and utilization. Compressed air system: air from

blowers and compressor, plant air, instrument air systems and breathing air. INTERNAL

TREATMENT PROCESS: Character and properties – Water problem and solution – Water

Sedimentation - Coagulation –Filtration – Disinfection – Theory, necessity, process,

equipment, application, location, limitation. EXTERNAL TREATMENT PROCESS: Softening by

Ion – exchange process, Demineralization – Cation exchange materials –Removal of ion,

Manganese, odour, colour taste –Deaeration – Oxidation – Fluoridation– Dealkalisation –

Desalination by Reverse osmosis. BOILER WATER AND COOLING WATER: Concept –

Importance – Location – Commonly used desalination process – Distillation –Electrodialysis

– Reverse osmosis – Freezing – Solar distillation- Purpose – Problem associated with water

quality and equipment – Steam system fundamentals – Hot water closed system –

Measurement and control of pH, corrosion, fouling – Microbial analysis – Ozone control –

Study of microorganism – Energy efficient operations and maintenance. WASTE WATER

TREATMENT: Waste water in Industry- Home and Agriculture – Various waste water

treatment processes –Optimization – Benefits and costs – Microbial and sanitation water

treatment – Biofilm formation and removal – Microbial trend analysis – Pretreatment

system and equipment.

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

CHPR405

Petroleum industries

4

7

Class (hr/w)

Lect/Lab./Prac./Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

2

0

30

70

Description

The origin of oil and gas, The different rock formations that oil and gas are produced in,

Surface geology and the cost involved in drilling a well, Exploration geology and the cost

involved in drilling a well, Reservoir performances, Drilling basics, Formation evaluations,

Basic knowledge of production, Different methods of transportation of oil and gas,

Marketing and refining of oil and gas.

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

CHPR405

Fuels & Combustion

4

7

Class (hr/w)

Lect/Lab./Prac./Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

2

0

30

70

Description

Introduction and survey of common fuels Classification and storage of solid, liquids and

gaseous fuels ,Calorific value- higher and lower calorific values, Industrial fuels Criteria for

the selection of fuels for industrial purposes , Coke and its industrial manufacture and uses,

Petroleum and its distillation products, Synthetic fuels, testing of fuels, Principles of

combustion, combustion of oil, coal and gas, Fluidized Bed Combustion Boilers, Combustion

calculations, Furnaces, Burners and their performance, Theoretical and actual requirement

of primary, secondary and excess air during the combustion, Heat distribution, temperature

control, draft control, waste heat recovery