Study Guide

Objective

By completing the course, the student knows plant design basics and is able to identify the activities of plant engineering and the expertise needed at different design stages and determine techno-economic performance of the process.

The student can make out layout diagrams and can identify data and information needed in plant/pipe design projects.

Content

1. Basics of plant engineering
2. Introduction of 3D-design software
3. Legislation relating to piping design
4. Main standards in plant engineering
5. Basics of layout design
6. Block, process, flow and PI diagrams
7. Lifecycle of the process design project
8. Basics of profitability and investment calculations

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to define or describe the basic concepts and diagrams in plant design.
The student will demonstrate familiarity with the knowledge base and core content of the field and knows how to search for information in a diverse array of information sources.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to define or describe the basic concepts and diagrams in plant engineering.
The student is able to use the concepts and knowledge of the field coherently.
The student is able to search for information and to critically evaluate sources of information.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to expertly use the concepts and knowledge of the field, as well as to justify the use of information sources. The student is able to justify actions on the basis of research data or reports.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to define or describe the basic concepts and diagrams in plant design.
The student will demonstrate familiarity with the knowledge base and core content of the field and knows how to search for information in a diverse array of information sources.

Prerequisites

Material and Energy Balances
Fluid Mechanics
Heat Transfer and Energy Efficiency
Chemical Reaction Technology