Optimization techniques are applied to process evaluation. Economic analysis of a process. Fundamental principles involved in the design and layout of chemical process equipment. Flow sheets, material and energy balances, equipment selection and preconstruction cost estimation, are integral parts of this course. Ch Eng 243, Ch Eng 253, preceded or accompanied by Ch Eng 261.
Emphasis is placed on the control of chemical engineering processes.
Elementary analog computer programming to simulate instrumentation component responses and controlled chemical process systems. Problems or readings on specific subjects or projects in the department. Consent of instructor required. This course is designed to give the department an opportunity to test a new course. Comparison of operations which might be selected for the same end result in an industrial process.