Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers

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Course Overview

Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers is a course designed to introduce non-chemical engineers to the fundamental principles of chemical engineering. The course covers topics such as thermodynamics, reaction engineering, process design, and process control.

This programme identifies the areas of chemical engineering that are most commonly encountered by the non-specialist with examples that will be drawn from a range of process industries including oil and gas processing, petrochemicals, and chemical manufacturing.

Overall, Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers provides an introduction to the principles and concepts of chemical engineering, with a focus on practical applications and real-world examples. The course is designed for non-chemical engineers who want to gain a basic understanding of chemical engineering principles and their applications in industry

Objective:

To introduce non-chemical engineers to the wide range of industrial applications of chemical engineering, from the manufacture of chemicals and pharmaceuticals to the production of energy and consumer goods.
Learn to Interpret flow sheets and process flow diagrams
Develop and understand mass and energy balances in process design
Learn about fluid flow, pumps and compressors, and mixing
Understanding the fundamentals of chemical engineering principles, including material and energy balances, thermodynamics, reaction engineering, process design, and process control.
Understand distillation and separations used in oil and gas processing
Discuss efficient minimization and treatment
Learn how to control processes
Perform basic economic analysis of a project
Understand the safety and environmental responsibility of process engineers

Course Outline

Day 1 – Process Engineering Fundamentals

Introduction
Basic concepts to remember
Flow diagrams
Piping and Instrumental Diagrams (P&ID’s)
Process equipment
Introduction to mass and energy balances
Batch vs. Continuous
Risk assessments and hazard studies
Workshop session

Day 2 – Fluid Flow

Pressure and head
Bernoulli’s Theorem
Flow of liquids
Reynolds number, pressure drop in pipes
Compressible flow
Introduction to Thermodynamics
Two-phase and Multi-phase flow
Pumps and compressors
Mixing and mixers
Workshop session

Day 3 – Heat Transfer

Thermal conductivity
Conduction and convection
Insulation
Heat transfer coefficients
Heat exchangers, type and sizing
Chemical reactions
Reaction kinetics
Introduction to catalysis
Workshop session

Day 4 – Introduction to Separation Processes

Distillation basics
Phase behavior and vapors/liquid equilibrium
Gas/liquid separation
Absorption and adsorption
Solid liquid and separation
Air and water pollution control
Workshop session

Day 5 – Process Control Basics

Measured variables
Simple feedback control
Process utilities
Air
Water and cooling water
Steam
Electricity and power generation
Process economics
Preliminary economic analysis
Fixed and variable costs, break-even
Calculating raw materials usage
Scale up and six-tenths rule

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Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering for Non Chemical Engineers

Duration:5 Days

date:02 - 06 Dec 2024

Athens

$5,900

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