Process Design Basics (5 cr)

Objective

The student is able to identify the stages of process design and the knowledge required at different design stages and calculate the technical and financial performance of the process.

The student learns to make process diagrams from the source data, to find out the balance sheets of the process, to perform the selection of the main equipment and process technical dimensions using design software.

The student is able to take into account plant safety and sustainable development in process planning and to choose environmentally friendly solutions.

Content

• Basics of process design
• Computer programs in process design
• Lifecycle of the plant design project
• Main standards in process design
• Block, process, flow, PI and layout diagrams
• Selection of process equipment and materials
• Plant safety and environmental impacts
• 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 of process technology.
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 of process technology
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 of process technology.
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.