CHEM ENG 4053 - Pinch Analysis and Process Synthesis
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2019
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CHEM ENG 4053 Course Pinch Analysis and Process Synthesis Coordinating Unit School of Chemical Eng and Advanced Materials(Ina) Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment tutorials, test, class presentation(s), design project, final examination Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Adj/Associate Profes Kenneth Davey
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Explain the role of thermodynamics in process design; 2 Find the minimum heating and cooling requirements for a process; 3 Identify existing non-optimal arrangements of heat exchangers; 4 Find lower cost solutions for arrangements of heat exchangers; and 5 Critically assess any design changes to process.
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.3 1.6 2.1 2.3 3.2 3.4
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1 2 3 4 5 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1 2 3 4 5 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
1 2 3 4 5 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
Textbook
Kemp I C 2007 Pinch Analysis and Process Integration – A user guide on Process Integration for the Efficient Use of Energy 2nd Edn (IChemE Publications-Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford).
Reference Books
Linnhoff B 1997 Introduction to Pinch Analysis In: Developments in the Design of Thermal Systems (Ed. R F Boehm) (Cambridge University Press, Cambridge)
Seider W D, Seader J D, Lewin D R and Widagdo S 2009 Product and Process Design Principles – Synthesis, Analysis and Evaluation 3rd Edn (John Wiley & Sons, NY)
Online Learning
A range of online resources will be provided via MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
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Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Activity Contact Hours Workload Hours Lectures 22 44 Assignments 22 44 Mid-term Test 2 10 Design Project 10 TOTAL 46 108 Learning Activities Summary
Topic 1: Introductory Modules
Review material, definitions, heat exchange and pinch basics
Topic 2: Pinch Analysis
What is pinch analysis?, history, concept of process synthesis, role of thermodynamics
Topic 3: Key Concepts
Heat recovery and heat exchange, basic concepts, temperature-enthalpy diagram, composite curves, Problem Table, grand composite curve (GCC) and shifted composite curve
Topic 4: The Pinch and its Significance
The pinch and significance
Topic 5: Heat Exchanger Network Design
Network grid representation, commonsense network design, maximum energyrecovery, design strategy
Topic 6: Choosing ΔTmin
Implications of choice of ΔTmin
Topic 7: Methodology of Pinch Analysis
The range of pinch analysis techniques, how to do a pinch study
Topic 8: Data Extraction
The heat and mass balance, calculating heat loads, summary guidelines, case study, energy targeting
Topic 9: Heat Exchanger Network Design
Heat exchanger equipment, stream splitting, retrofit
Topic 10: Applying the Technology
How to do a pinch analysis, worked example, targeting and network design, industrial experience.
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Assessment Summary
* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.Assessment Task Weighting (%) Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative Due (week)* Hurdle criteria Learning outcomes Assignments (1 - 6) 10 Group Summative Weeks 2-12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Mid-term Test 10 Individual Summative Week 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Design Project 10 Group Summative Week 12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Final Exam 70 Individual Summative week 13 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Total 100
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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 Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
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Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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