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Available courses

Design Chemical Process

Chemical Process Design is a branch of chemical engineering that focuses on the development, planning, and optimization of processes used to convert raw materials into valuable products. It involves selecting appropriate chemical reactions, designing equipment, determining operating conditions, ensuring safety, and evaluating economic feasibility.

The goal of chemical process design is to create efficient, safe, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective industrial processes. It integrates principles from thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mass transfer, reaction engineering, and process control to develop workable industrial systems.

Chemical process design is widely applied in industries such as petroleum refining, pharmaceuticals, food processing, fertilizers, plastics, and petrochemicals.

Learning Outcomes of Chemical Process Design

By the end of studying Chemical Process Design, learners should be able to:

1. Explain the principles of process design and how they apply to industrial chemical production.

2. Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and understand piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).

3.Perform material and energy balances for chemical processes.

4.Select and size major process equipment such as reactors, heat exchangers, distillation columns, and pumps.

5. Evaluate economic feasibility of a chemical process (cost estimation and profitability analysis).

6. Identify safety and environmental considerations in process design.

7. Apply process simulation tools to model and optimize chemical systems.

Work effectively in teams to design and present complete process proposals.

Reactor Engineering

Course Description (CBET-Aligned)

This course equips trainees with practical competencies in the analysis, selection, operation, and basic design of chemical reactors used in industrial chemical processing. Emphasis is placed on reaction kinetics, reactor types, operating conditions, safety practices, and performance evaluation. The course integrates theory with hands-on activities to develop employable skills required in chemical plants, laboratories, and process industries in line with CBET principles.

Learning Outcomes (Competency-Based)

Upon successful completion of the course, the trainee will be able to:

1.Apply basic chemical reaction kinetics in reactor analysis.

2.Identify and classify industrial chemical reactors according to their operation.

3.Perform material and energy balances for common reactor systems.

4.Operate laboratory-scale reactors following standard operating procedures (SOPs).

5.Monitor and control reactor operating parameters to achieve desired conversion.

6.Evaluate reactor performance using conversion, yield, and selectivity.

7.Apply occupational health, safety, and environmental (OHSE) practices in reactor operations.

8.Interpret reactor data and prepare simple technical reports.

Course Content (Indicative)

1.Introduction to Reactor Engineering

2.Basic Reaction Kinetics

3.Reactor Types: Batch, CSTR, PFR, Packed Bed

4.Material and Energy Balances in Reactors

6.Effect of Temperature, Pressure, and Residence Time

7.Reactor Safety and Hazard Control

8.Performance Evaluation and Troubleshooting

9.Industrial Applications of Chemical Reactors

Interactive / Practical Learning Activities (CBET Focused)

1.Hands-On Reactor Operation: Operating batch or continuous laboratory reactors under supervision.

2.Workplace Simulation: Simulated industrial scenarios requiring reactor selection and operation decisions.

3.Group Practical Tasks: Performing mass balance calculations and interpreting results collaboratively.

4.Case Studies: Analysis of local and international industrial reactor applications and incidents.

5.Project-Based Learning: Small projects on improving reactor efficiency or safety.

6.Industry Exposure: Guest lectures or virtual tours of chemical processing plants.

Assessment Methods (CBET-Compliant)

1.Practical demonstrations and skills observation

2.Continuous assessment tasks (CATs)

4.Competency checklists

6.Written tests (theory support)

7.Project reports and presentations

Industrial Chemical Processing

Course Summary

Industrial Chemical Processing is a practical-oriented course designed to equip trainees with the knowledge and skills required to operate, monitor, and control chemical processes used in industrial production. The course covers fundamental chemical principles, process operations, equipment handling, safety practices, and quality control in industries such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food processing, petrochemicals, and water treatment. Emphasis is placed on real-world applications, workplace safety, and efficiency in industrial environments.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, trainees should be able to:

1. Explain basic chemical principles applied in industrial processing.

2. Identify and describe common industrial chemical processes and unit operations.

3. Operate and maintain basic chemical processing equipment safely.

4. Apply industrial safety, health, and environmental regulations.

5. Monitor process parameters and perform basic quality control checks.

6. Troubleshoot common operational problems in chemical processing plants.

7. Demonstrate teamwork and communication skills in an industrial setting.

Sample Interactive Learning Activities

1. Process Flow Simulations: Learners analyze and interpret industrial process flow diagrams.

2. Hands-on Practical Sessions: Operation of laboratory-scale reactors, mixers, and separation units.

3. Safety Drills & Case Studies: Group discussions on industrial accidents and preventive measures.

4. Problem-Solving Workshops: Troubleshooting real-life processing challenges in teams.

5. Industrial Visits / Virtual Tours: Exposure to working chemical processing plants.

6 Group Projects: Designing a simple industrial chemical process with safety considerations.