CHE 477 - Elements of Chemical Process Design

Introduction to chemical process design and engineering economics. Considers principles of design, complex process flow diagrams, heat and material balances, rate equations, and cost estimating techniques as well as principles of engineering economics involving time value of money, taxes, depreciation, profitability indicators, alternative investment and optimization. The nature of failure of process equipment will be discussed including explosion, corrosion, stress corrosion and cracking. Selection of materials for chemical process and equipment will be discussed.

Together with CBE 111, CHE 479 and CHE 493 satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement. Lec 3. (Fall.)

Prerequisites & Notes
CHE 360, CHE 362 and CHE 386 or permission.

Credits: 3