Module 05
Process Systems and Design
See how every concept you’ve learned connects into one engineered system.
Conceptual Spine
A chemical process is a network of coupled balance equations.
Lessons
01
Process Flowsheeting and Block Diagrams
SoonUnits, streams, specifications
02
Material Balances: Multi-Unit Processes
SoonRecycle, bypass, purge
03
Energy Balances: Multi-Unit Processes
SoonPinch analysis introduction
04
Heat Integration
SoonMinimizing utility cost
05
Process Control: The Feedback Loop
SoonPID, control loops
06
Economic Analysis and Profitability
SoonCAPEX, OPEX, NPV, IRR
07
Case Study: Ammonia Synthesis
SoonEverything in one process
08
Capstone: Design Your Own Process
SoonStudent-directed
Common confusions this module addresses
- ×Losing sight of the physics when faced with flowsheet complexity
- ×Not recognizing that every unit operation is a balance
- ×Separating design decisions from economic reality
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