Basics of Process Engineering (KJE110)
The goal of this course is to provide a concise introduction to process engineering. Students will get acquainted with performing material and energy balance calculations. Student will learn about process diagram, process simulation, process analysis and sustainble process design.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
KJE110
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
At the beginning of the course, students will be exposed to the background information on unit systems, dimensional homogeneity, physical properties, pressure, temperature, composition etc. After this, students will delve into the several sub-topics of process engineering. Students will get acquainted with performing material balance calculations for processes involving single and multiple-unit operations with and without recycle, bypass streams. Students will apply the learning from Fluid & Thermodynamics to perform energy balance and overall mechanical energy balance on processes with and without reaction.
The course will introduce students to process diagrams, process simulation and methodologies for process assessment (TEA and LCA). At last, the course will cover the elements of sustainable process design. Examples from various industries (chemical, food, water treatment etc), current global challenges and process engineering approach of mitigation.
Learning outcome
After completing this course, students should be able to:
- Apply the learning from general chemistry and Fluid- and Thermodynamics in engineering topics.
- Understand basic principles and calculation techniques used in engineering,
- Understand and make a process diagram
- Formulate and perform the mass balance in single, multiple stages, and recycle process.
- Formulate and perform energy balance on a process with and without chemical reaction
- Define the problems, collect data, analyze the data and use appropriate formulations to solve the engineering problem.
- Explain the common frame of reference in design and usage of software used for process simulation in the industry
- Understand at the basic level the techno-economic analysis and life cycle analysis of the process.
- Discuss the sustainability of process design at a fundamental level.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Written school exam and assignment
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written school exam | 4/5 | 3 Hours | Letter grades | Valid calculator |
| Assignment | 1/5 | 2 Weeks | Letter grades |
The course has an ongoing asessment. All parts must be passed in order to obtain a final grade in the course. The assignment is individual. There is no re-sit possibilities for the assignment. Students that wish to improve their result in this part, may do so the next time the course is lectured. A re-sit exam is arranged for the written exam.